ISSN:
1432-1076
Schlagwort(e):
Primary ciliary dyskinesia
;
Immotile cilia syndrome
;
Kartagener syndrome
;
Respiratory distress syndrome
;
Newborn
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Abstract We report a newborn with respiratory distress and situs inversus totalis. The diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia was confirmed by both ultrastructural and functional investigations. The immotile cilia syndrome was suspected because of respiratory distress, situs inversus, abnormal nasal discharge and hyperinflated chest X-ray. We suggest that ultrastructural and functional investigations of the respiratory mucosa should be done in any newborn with respiratory distress without explanation for the respiratory problems. Establishment of the correct diagnosis at an early stage may allow to improve the prognosis provided prophylactic physiotherapy, vaccinations, and aggressive antibiotic treatment of intercurrent respiratory infections are instituted. Conclusion Despite its rarity, primany ciliary dyskinesia should be considered in unexplained cases of neonatal distress
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01954280
