CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES OF KARTAGENER SYNDROME

Abstract

Kartagener syndrome (KS) is an uncommon autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by the triad of bronchiectasis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and situs inversus. It is a specific phenotype within the spectrum of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a condition involving dysfunctional ciliary motility. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management of the associated respiratory complications.