Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Cellular biology
Cellular biology
Disorders of cellular biology
Alport syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Marfan syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Vitamin C deficiency
Adrenoleukodystrophy (NORD)
Leukodystrophy
Zellweger spectrum disorders (NORD)
Collagen disorders: Pathology review
Cytoskeleton and elastin disorders: Pathology review
Peroxisomal disorders: Pathology review
Key Takeaways
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) also called kartagener syndrome or immotile cilia syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by impairment of the action of cilia lining the respiratory tract, Eustachian tube, fallopian tube, as well as in the flagella of sperm cells. This can lead to recurrent respiratory infections, chronic cough, sinusitis, otitis media and infertility. There is no cure for PCD, but treatments can help manage symptoms and prevent complications.