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Kartagener syndrome rarely revealed by chronic diarrhea in an adult: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Kartagener syndrome, a subset of primary ciliary dyskinesia, is characterized by the clinical triad of chronic sinusitis, cylindric bronchiectasis, and situs inversus totalis. Gastrointestinal manifestations are rarely described. We report the case of a 34-year-old woman, previously diagnosed with bronchiectasis in childhood, who presented with chronic watery diarrhea. Imaging revealed complete situs inversus, cylindric bronchiectasis, and chronic sinusitis with bony wall thickening, consistent with Kartagener syndrome. This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare gastrointestinal manifestations and the key role of imaging.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.10.053

Authors: Saleck Choumad, Hind Qajia, Chaimae Abourak, Ahmed Ebedda, Itimad Nassar, Kaoutar Imrani

Institutions: Mohammed V University, Centre Hospitalier Ibn Sina

Language: English

Topic: Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600