Kartagener Syndrome With Ectodermal Anomalies in an Adolescent Female: A Case Report

    Nadia Ireen Chowdhury, Farhana Akter, Shaila Afrin, Ismat Ara Tithi, Halima Tus Sadia, Md. Faruq
    TLDR A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
    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, who also presents with ectodermal anomalies such as patchy alopecia, delayed eruption of permanent teeth, and dystrophic nails. Imaging confirmed dextrocardia and bilateral bronchiectasis. The report highlights the need for further research to understand this rare overlap and suggests genetic testing to determine if it represents a dual diagnosis or a novel syndromic variant.
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