I am 41 yrs. old and I have Klippel-Feil Syndrome, I do not have a hole in my heart, I do have both kdneys, my first vert.(Neck) are fused with limited motion, my first three upper ribs are fused (each side), my spine is Major curve, both side to side and circular motion, aside from genetic mutation and enviroments as contributors, is or has KFS ever been linked to incestrious patterns in genetics reference to family? Thanks
Hello, It is a genetic disease and can run in families. The genetic changes leading to the symptoms may be there in many family members, but the symptoms will manifest in only few members. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care