Kartagener syndrome

Case contributed by Ayaz Hidayatov
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic cough and history of chronic sinusitis.

Patient Data

Age: 30-40 years
Gender: Female
ct

CT reveals situs inversus with dextrocardia. There is also cystic bronchiectasis in middle and anterior zones of both lungs.

The findings compatible with Kartagener syndrome.

Case Discussion

The classic triad of the Kartagener syndrome or immotile cilia syndrome consists situs inversus totalis, bronchiectasis, and chronic sinusitis. The case demonstrates typical features of Kartagener syndrome. 

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