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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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.