Kartagener's syndrome

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Cardiology patient with known syndrome. Cough and fever. Left basal crepitations.

Patient Data

Age: 24
Gender: Female
x-ray

Situs invertus.

Minor left lower lobe bronchiectasis with bronchial wall thickening.

No focal consolidation.

Case Discussion

Kartagener's syndrome is the triad of:

  • situs invertus
  • bronchiectasis
  • chronic sinusitis

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