Kartagener Syndrome
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Synonyms
- Chronic Sinobronchial Disease and Dextrocardia
- Dextrocardia, Bronchiectasis and Sinusitis
- Kartagener Triad
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Type
- Siewert Syndrome
- Situs Inversus, Bronchiectasis and Sinusitis
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Kartagener Syndrome is a genetic disorder combining three major symptoms. These include chronic enlargement of the bronchial tubes (bronchiectasis), chronic inflammation of the lining of the sinuses (sinusitis), and abnormal cross-positioning of body organs during prenatal development (situs inversus).
Resources
American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
USA
Tel: 2123158700
Fax: 2123158870
Tel: 8005864872
Internet: http://www.lungusa.org
PCD Foundation
4752 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
USA
Tel: 6128223496
Fax: 6128223496
Email: info@pcdfoundation.org
Internet: http://www.pcdfoundation.org
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Last Updated: 8/8/2007
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