Kartagener Syndrome With Ectodermal Anomalies in an Adolescent Female: A Case Report
February 2026
in “
Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association
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Studysummary This case report highlights a 17-year-old female with Kartagener's syndrome and ectodermal anomalies, such as alopecia and dental issues, suggesting a possible novel syndromic variant, with genetic testing recommended to distinguish it from a dual diagnosis.
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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.
