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- Title
Kartagener's Syndrome Complicated by Bronchiectasis with Tricuspid and Mitral Valve Regurgitation: A Case Report.
- Authors
Vaid, Rayyan; Fareed, Areeba; Ahmad Siddiqui, Maaz
- Abstract
Background: Kartagener's syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder, is characterized by primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), resulting in defective cilia function in the respiratory tract and fallopian tubes. Case presentation: This case report discusses a 23-year-old female with Kartagener's syndrome, bronchiectasis, and cardiac involvement, who presented with shortness of breath, cough, and syncope. Notably, she received home oxygen therapy but became exhausted, leading to loss of consciousness. Clinical examination revealed prominent heart sounds and abnormal lung findings. Laboratory results indicated leukocytosis, and an ECG confirmed dextrocardia and cardiac abnormalities. Doppler studies identified mitral and tricuspid regurgitation along with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. Antibiotics were administered for coagulase-negative Staphylococcus infection. The patient improved with a treatment regimen, including oxygenation and nebulization. Regular follow-up and patient education were emphasized. Conclusion: This case underscores the complexity of Kartagener's syndrome and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing its respiratory and cardiac manifestations.
- Subjects
BRONCHIECTASIS; HOME care services; PHYSICAL diagnosis; ANTIBIOTICS; PATIENT education; LOSS of consciousness; CILIARY motility disorders; SYNCOPE; OXYGEN therapy; TREATMENT effectiveness; MITRAL valve insufficiency; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY; DOPPLER echocardiography; QUALITY of life; PULMONARY arterial hypertension; DYSPNEA; COUGH; LEUCOCYTE disorders; STAPHYLOCOCCUS; BACTERIAL diseases; TRICUSPID valve diseases; HEALTH care teams; DEXTROCARDIA
- Publication
Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1179-5476
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/11795476241251940