Kartagener's syndrome.

Kartagener's syndrome is characterized by situs inversus, chronic paranasal sinusitis and bronchiectasis. The pathogenesis of this rare condition is an ultrastructural defect that results in immotile cilia. Radiologic features may include findings consistent with bronchiectasis.

Related Organizations

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States

Keywords

Paranasal Sinuses, Humans, Abnormalities, Multiple, Sinusitis, Situs Inversus, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Bronchiectasis, Ciliary Motility Disorders

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