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Case Studies | Medical Science | India | Volume 10 Issue 12, December 2021 | Rating: 4.4 / 10
Kartagener's Syndrome: A Rare Case Report
Mohit Goel, Shachita
Abstract: Kartagener's syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, is a clinical challenge to be diagnosed on initial presentation. Multitude of problems associated with syndrome may hamper the quality of life of the affected person and family as a whole. To improve overall prognosis it necessitates to be diagnosed as early as possible. High suspicion should be kept in children presenting with recurrent chest and ENT symptoms so that early diagnosis and treatment is initiated. Genetic and fertility counselling should be offered to persons and family as and when necessary. Research to be taken to make easy, reliable and affordable testing and treatment for all.
Keywords: Kartagener's syndrome, situs inversus, chronic sinusitis, primary ciliary dyskinesia
Edition: Volume 10 Issue 12, December 2021,
Pages: 1148 - 1149