An Unusual Regression of the Symptoms of Kartagener's Syndrome

Abstract Kartagener's syndrome is a rare autosomal-recessive genetic disease with progressive damage of the respiratory system and situs inversus . Although the management of patients with Kartagener's syndrome remains uncertain and evidence is limited, it is important to follow up these p...

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Published inArchivos de bronconeumología (English ed.) Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 28 - 30
Main Authors Serapinas, Danielius, Staikūnienė, Jūratė, Barkauskienė, Diana, Jackutė, Jurgita, Sakalauskas, Raimundas
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier España 01.01.2013
Subjects
Bronchiectasis
Bronquiectasias
Internal Medicine
Kartagener's syndrome
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Regresión
Regression
Síndrome de Kartagener
Regression
Síndrome de Kartagener
Regresión
Bronchiectasis
Bronquiectasias
Kartagener's syndrome
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Summary:Abstract Kartagener's syndrome is a rare autosomal-recessive genetic disease with progressive damage of the respiratory system and situs inversus . Although the management of patients with Kartagener's syndrome remains uncertain and evidence is limited, it is important to follow up these patients with an adequate and shared care system. This report presents a clinical case of Kartagener's syndrome in a 25-year-old woman. Computed tomography showed dextrocardia and bronchiectasis. Abdominal X-ray and ultrasound confirmed situs inversus totalis . After 7 years, good treatment results were achieved: lung function improved and radiological findings showed no changes. The present case discusses the complex interrelationship between the genetic variation and a proper nonspecific management of Kartagener's syndrome.
ISSN:1579-2129
1579-2129
DOI:10.1016/j.arbr.2012.11.005