KARTAGENER’S SYNDROME: A RARE CAUSE FOR RECURRENT CHRONIC SINUSITIS
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 7
Abstract
Kartagener‟s syndrome is a rare condition with systemic manifestation. Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common condition seen in ENT OPD routinely. Of the several causes for sinusitis, Kartagener‟s syndrome is a very rare, unusual cause, which can remain undetected for a long time. This case highlights the ENT and systemic manifestation of Kartagener‟s syndrome and its rarity in ENT practice. The multi disciplinary approach in its management is also discussed.
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Vidya B. Thimmaiah, Karthik Shamanna, Kamal Goyal
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