Other Disorders Flashcards
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Q
What are the features of Kartagener’s Syndrome (Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia)?
A
Immotile cilia due to genetic defect. Associated with dextrocardia.
- Dextrocardia/complete situs inversus
- Bronchiectasis
- Recurrent sinusitis
- Subfertility (due to defective ciliary in fallopian tubes and diminished sperm motility)
