Persistent cough and situs inversus in a middle‐aged female
Key message Kartagener syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can present in adults with persistent respiratory symptoms and radiological changes, such as bronchiectasis and situs inversus. Clinicians should maintain a high clinical suspicion, as early recognition and appropriate management are crucial...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Respirology Case Reports 2024-02, Vol.12 (2), p.e01309-n/a |
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Kartagener syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can present in adults with persistent respiratory symptoms and radiological changes, such as bronchiectasis and situs inversus. Clinicians should maintain a high clinical suspicion, as early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for preserving pulmonary function.
Kartagener syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can present in adults with persistent respiratory symptoms and radiological changes, such as bronchiectasis and situs inversus. We present a case of diagnostic in adulthood in a female patient who presented with persistent productive cough and a history of recurrent pneumonias. |
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ISSN: | 2051-3380 2051-3380 |
DOI: | 10.1002/rcr2.1309 |