A rare association of Kartagener's syndrome with mixed connective tissue disorder
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Immunology and Respiratory Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
We hereby, present a female with Kartagener’s syndrome associated with mixed connective tissue disorder. Kartagener’s syndrome is a rare congenital malformation comprising triad of sinusitis, situs inversus and bronchiectasis. Mixed connective tissue disorder is an autoimmune disorder comprising of scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematous, myositis and presence of antibody to riboneucleoprotein called U1-RNP.
Authors and Affiliations
Rajaram Manju, Madhusmita Mohanty Mohapatra, Vemuri Mahesh Babu, Ravindra Chari M
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