Síndrome de Wildervanck: reporte de un caso clínico / Wildervanck syndrome: clinical case report

El síndrome de Wildervanck (cérvico-óculo-acústico) es una patología muy rara, caracterizada por la tríada clásica de fusión de vértebras cervicales o anomalía de Klippel-Feil, síndrome de Duane (paresia del VI par craneal) e hipoacusia. Se han descrito, además, otras afecciones a nivel vascular, cardíaco y musculoesquelético. En este caso clínico, describimos a una paciente que cumple la tríada cardinal, además de presentar datos clínicos adicionales que no han sido reportados con anterioridad, lo cual contribuye a la ampliación del fenotipo de la enfermedad. Asimismo, realizamos una revisión de la literatura respecto a este síndrome

Wildervanck syndrome (also known as cervico-oculo-acoustic dysplasia) is a very rare disease, characterized by the typical triad of cervical vertebral fusion or Klippel-Feil anomaly, Duane syndrome (paresis of the sixth cranial nerve), and hearing loss. Other vascular, cardiac, and musculoskeletal conditions have also been described. In this case report, we describe a patient who met the cardinal triad and also presented additional clinical data that have not been previously reported, which contribute to broadening the disease phenotype. We have also reviewed the bibliography related to this syndrome.

Wildervanck syndrome with hypoplastic frontal sinus: A rare case presentation.

We report a case of Wildervanck syndrome exhibiting Klippel–Feil anomaly, Duane’s retraction syndrome and congenital deafness. Since the first case was reported in 1952, there have been more reports describing this triad either complete or incomplete. Our case has a complete triad of the syndrome along with frontal sinus hypoplasia. Our case is unique as the triad was associated with frontal sinus hypoplasia, which is very rare association.

Wildervanck syndrome associated with cleft palate and short stature.

We report a case of Wildervanck syndrome exhibiting Klippel-Feil anomaly, Duane retraction syndrome and deafness. Since the first case was reported in 1952, there have been more reports describing this triad, either complete or incomplete. Our patient had the complete triad of the syndrome along with cleft palate and short stature. Also, a review of the literature regarding this syndrome is presented here.

A Case of Klippel-Feil Syndrome combined with Duane Retraction Syndrome: Incomplete Form of Wildervanck Syndrome

PURPOSE: Klippel-Feil syndrome is defined as the congenital fusion of two or more cervical vertebrae. The clinical features are low posterior hair line, short neck, and limitation of the movement of the head and neck. Wildervanck syndrome, also known as cervicooculoacoustic syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects females. The disorder is characterized by Klippel-Feil syndrome, Duane syndrome and hearing impairment at birth, although one of these symptoms may be lacking. This report describes a case of Klippel-Feil syndrome combined with Duane retraction syndrome, which can be defined as an incomplete form of Wildervanck syndrome. METHODS: A 15-year-old girl with congenitally fused cervical vertebrae at two levels, C2-C4 vertebrae and, C5-C7 vertebrae, was diagnosed as Klippel-Feil syndrome. Ophthalmologic evaluation was needed due to abnormality in ocular motility. RESULTS: Ophthalmologic examination revealed a visual acuity of 0.9 without correction in both eyes. Slit-lamp and fundus examination were normal. Ocular motility examination showed 14 prism diopters right esotropia in primary gaze, limited abduction, globe retraction, and narrowing of the palpebral fissure on adduction of the right eye.