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11 / 09 / 2021

 


Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease

Manuel Serrano Martins, Fabiana Pimentel, Andre Pinto, Mariana Guerra, Wildemar Costa.


Abstract
Kartagener's syndrome is a rare genetic condition, classified in a group of disorders called primary ciliary dyskinesia in which the symptoms result from abnormal cilia motility. Is characterized by the triad of chronic sinusitis, bronchiectasis, and situs inversus and males are usually infertile. Authors document a case of a 54-year-old male with a history of recurrent respiratory infections since childhood, presented to the emergency room with pre-cordial chest pain of sudden onset and. The patient was diagnosed with Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Further imaging investigation revealed complete situs inversus, bilateral bronchiectasis and sinonasal polyposis. Nasal brush sample visualization by transmission electron microscopy revealed outer dynein arms defect, confirming the diagnosis of Kartagener’s syndrome. Since the patient fathered a child, infertility was ruled out. This diagnosis is usually delayed because the clinical picture mimics common respiratory infections. Early diagnosis and management are important to provide a better quality of life. Infertility issues should be addressed promptly. Genetic testing should be performed as it carries the potential for developing gene therapy.

Key words: Kartagener’s syndrome, situs inversus, dextrocardia, bilateral bronchiectasis, male infertility


 
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Martins MS, Pimentel F, Pinto A, Guerra M, Costa W. Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2021; 5(8): 84-87. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare

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Martins MS, Pimentel F, Pinto A, Guerra M, Costa W. Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease. https://www.mdpub.net/?mno=6080 [Access: April 04, 2024]. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare

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Martins MS, Pimentel F, Pinto A, Guerra M, Costa W. Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2021; 5(8): 84-87. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare


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Martins MS, Pimentel F, Pinto A, Guerra M, Costa W. Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. (2021), [cited April 04, 2024]; 5(8): 84-87. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare


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Martins, M. S., Pimentel, . F., Pinto, . A., Guerra, . M. & Costa, . W. (2021) Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease. Int J Med Rev Case Rep, 5 (8), 84-87. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare


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Martins, Manuel Serrano, Fabiana Pimentel, Andre Pinto, Mariana Guerra, and Wildemar Costa. 2021. Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 5 (8), 84-87. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare


Chicago Style

Martins, Manuel Serrano, Fabiana Pimentel, Andre Pinto, Mariana Guerra, and Wildemar Costa. "Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 5 (2021), 84-87. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Martins, Manuel Serrano, Fabiana Pimentel, Andre Pinto, Mariana Guerra, and Wildemar Costa. "Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 5.8 (2021), 84-87. Print. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Martins, M. S., Pimentel, . F., Pinto, . A., Guerra, . M. & Costa, . W. (2021) Kartagener’s syndrome: A rare phenotype of a rare disease. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 5 (8), 84-87. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.kartagener-syndrome-rare


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