Kartagener's Syndrome Presented with Nasal Obstruction: A Case Report
CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.39, no.4, pp.942-945, 2014 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 39 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2014
- Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.942-945
- Keywords: Nasal polyposis, kartagener's syndrome, primary ciliary dyskinesia, children
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The nasal polyposis is a chronic inflammatory process of the nasal mucosa. Although it is rare in children, there may be also association with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia. About 50% of primary ciliary dyskinesia patients develop situs inversus and it is known as Kartagener's syndrome. The Kartagener's sydrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by sinusitis, bronchiectasis, situs inversus. Clinically, patients present to the otolaryngologist with nasal obstruction. We as pediatricians, should consider nasal polyposis as a rare cause of nasal obstruction in children. In the presence of recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections accompanying nasal polyposis, Kartagener's syndrome must be kept in mind as a rare reason.