Kartagener Syndrome With Ectodermal Anomalies in an Adolescent Female: A Case Report

    Nadia Ireen Chowdhury, Farhana Akter, Shaila Afrin, Ismat Ara Tithi, Halima Tus Sadia, Md. Faruq
    TLDR A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
    This case report discusses a 17-year-old female with Kartagener’s syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, and situs inversus, alongside ectodermal anomalies such as patchy alopecia, dental agenesis, and dystrophic nails. The patient exhibited symptoms including recurrent productive cough, progressive hearing loss, and delayed eruption of permanent teeth. Imaging confirmed dextrocardia and bilateral bronchiectasis. The report highlights the need for genetic testing to determine if this case represents a dual diagnosis or a novel syndromic variant, emphasizing the rarity and complexity of the condition.
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