Primary ciliary dyskinesia
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Genetics
Population genetics
Genetic disorders
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Bronchiectasis
Kartagener syndrome p. 47, 720
Ectopic pregnancy p. NaN
Kartagener syndrome p. 47
Infertility
Kartagener syndrome p. 47, 720
Kartagener syndrome p. 47, 284
infertility with p. 653
obstructive lung disease p. 694
presentation p. 720
Sinusitis
Kartagener syndrome p. 47, 720
Summary
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.