Kartagener Syndrome

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Synonyms

Chronic Sinobronchial Disease and Dextrocardia
Dextrocardia, Bronchiectasis and Sinusitis
Kartagener Triad
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Type
Siewert Syndrome
Situs Inversus, Bronchiectasis and Sinusitis

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Kartagener Syndrome is a genetic disorder combining three major symptoms. These include chronic enlargement of the bronchial tubes (bronchiectasis), chronic inflammation of the lining of the sinuses (sinusitis), and abnormal cross-positioning of body organs during prenatal development (situs inversus).

Resources

American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
USA
Tel: 2123158700
Fax: 2123158870
Tel: 8005864872
Internet: http://www.lungusa.org

PCD Foundation
4752 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
USA
Tel: 6128223496
Fax: 6128223496
Email: info@pcdfoundation.org
Internet: http://www.pcdfoundation.org

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Last Updated: 8/8/2007
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