Kartagener syndrome:A case report and review of the literature

Objective To study the clinical features,diagnosis and treatment of Kartagener syndrome（KS）. Methods One case of KS diagnosed in our hospital was retrospectively analyzed and its related literature was reviewed. Results The patient was a 16-year old female with repeated respiratory infection since her childhood.CT showed bronchiectasis accompanying infection and situs perversus.Symptoms of the patient were improved after expectant treatment.KS is a hereditary disease of autosome.Its most common symptoms are cough,expectoration,and nasal discharge.Chest CT scan usually shows bronchiectasis,situs perversus,and nasosinusiti,with expectant treatment as its main therapy. Conclusion KS is a rare disease which can be easily misdiagnosed as bronchiectasis or nasosinusitis.Clinical diagnosis of KS is mainly based on the triad of bronchiectasis,situs perversus and nasosinusitis.Early diagnosis and treatment of KS can prevent its complications and achieve a better prognosis.