Kartagener's syndrome Flashcards

1
Q

What is Kartagener’s syndrome also known as?

A

“primary ciliary dyskinesia”

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What heart condition is kartageners associated with?

A

dextrocardia

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how is dextrocardia identified?

A

‘quiet heart sounds’
‘small volume complexes in lateral leads’

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4
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What defect causes the cilia to be immotile in Kartageners?

A

dynein arm defect

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Problems caused by kartageners syndrome

A
  • dextrocardia
  • bronchiectasis
  • recurrent sinusitis
  • subfertility (due to diminished sperm motility and defective ciliary action in the fallopian tubes)
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