Volume : III, Issue : V, May - 2014

Case Report of Kartagener’s Syndrome

Dr Ekta Vala, Dr B C Kaji, Dr Murtaza Bohra, Dr. Manan Vaghela

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 KARTAGENER‘S SYNDROME is a rare cilliopathic autosomal recessive genetic disorder that is characterize  by impaired function of mucosal cilia.Patients generally present with recurrent respiratory tract infections  most commonly caused by pseudomonas infection and onchiectasis.Situs inversus may be associated in about half of the patients. Diagnosis can be confirmed by tests to prove ciliary dysfunction, mucosal biopsy and genetic studies.Treatment is supportive.In severe  cases bilateral lung transplantation may be warranted. We present a case of a 13 year old male patient presented to us with history  of recurrent episodes of URTI and pneumonia. Imaging studies revealed a triad of sinusitis,onchiectasisand situs inversus. Ciliary  dysfunction was demonstrated by positive saccharin test. Patient was managed conservatively and was advised regarding vaccination.Aim of this case report is to increase awareness about this rare disease so as to provide early diagnosis and improve the prognosis  in affected individuals.

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Dr EKTA VALA, Dr B C KAJI, Dr MURTAZA BOHRA, Dr.MANAN VAGHELA Case Report of Kartagener¥s Syndrome International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 5 MAY 2014

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