title: [Kartagener's syndrome in childhood. Report of 2 cases].
abstract: Two cases of children with the syndrome (triad) of Kartagener are described. One of them presented two of the triad's components; the other one, probably complete, as a part of a partial revision of clinical charts, corresponding to children with "situs inversus", from 1970 to December 1973, at the Children's Hospital of Mexico. The literature is reviewed, concerning this unfrequently seen entity, finding a great majority of reports in children, less than 14 years old, a positive family history and serious respiratory disease complications on those affected. It is important to understand the early diagnosis and treatment of these patients, mainly if they have upper respiratory disease, to avoid future onset of bronchiectasis. The genetical aspects, as well as variable clinical affections are mentioned.
mesh_terms: D000233:Adenoidectomy; D000234:Adenoids / Q000601:surgery; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001995:Bronchography; D002648:Child; D002980:Climate; D006801:Humans; D007619:Kartagener Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D012857:Situs Inversus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents
vernacular_title: Síndrome de Kartagener en la infancia. Reporte de dos casos