Journal of Jilin University Medicine Edition ›› 2016, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (06): 1194-1196.doi: 10.13481/j.1671-587x.20160628

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Kartagener syndrome: A case report and literature review

ZHANG Hui1, LIU Ying1, ZHANG Yanxia2, ZHANG Lianlian3, SUN Luyao1, YU Zhenxiang1   

  1. 1. Department of Respiratory, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
    2. Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
    3. Department of Respiratory, Fourth Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130011, China
  • Received:2015-12-25 Online:2016-11-28 Published:2016-12-02

Abstract:

Objective: To explore the clinical features of the patients with Kartagener syndrome(KS), and to review the associated literaturesabout its diagnosis and treatment, and to improve the understanding of the clinician for KS.Methods: The clinical data of one KS patient was collected and the therapeutic effect was analyzed.Results: The patient was clearly diagnoed as KS after relevant examinations.The symptoms such as cough,expectoration,and shortness of breath of the patient were improved after symptomatic treatment,such as anti-inflammation,relieving cough and reducing sputum,and spasmolysis.Conclusion: KS is a congenital autosomal recessive disease.The clinical treatment can only relieve the symptoms,but the structural change is irreversible.The genetics of KS needs further study to reduce its occurrence.

Key words: primary ciliary dyskinesia, Kartagener syndrome, computerized tomography

CLC Number: 

  • R562.2