Alternativa terapéutica para mejorar la calidad de vida en pacientes con fibrosis quística y discinesia ciliar primaria / Therapeutic alternative to improve quality of life in patients with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia

Objective: To evaluate the clinical response of patients with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia after endoscopic sinus surgery at the Dr. Robert Reid Cabral Children's Hospital from September 2021 to February 2022. Methods: An ambispective, cross-sectional, observational case series study was conducted, where the study population was made up of patients with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia at the Dr. Robert Reid Cabral children's hospital during the study period. Inclusion criteria: Patients older than 6 years with a confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia (Genetic test with 2 homozygous mutations, positives electrolytes in sweat), severe respiratory symptoms of CRS that did not improve with conventional treatment and underwent endoscopic surgery for sinuses. Results: Of a total of 41 patients, only 10 met the inclusion criteria, the most prevalent age range was 14 to 18 years. Both CF and PCD patients decreased the frequency of CRS symptoms. After ENC, there were discrete changes in lung function, and only patients with severe to moderate disease increased % of FEV1. Most of the patients did not require admission after surgery. The most common germ found in nasopharyngeal and sputum cultures in preoperative patients was Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 86%; after ESS there was a significant increase in MRSA colonization in both CF and PCD patients. More than 50% of postoperative patients improved their quality of life, so endoscopic sinus surgery is effective in this population in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Objetivo: Evaluar la respuesta clínica de los pacientes con fibrosis quística y discinesia ciliar primaria posterior a la cirugía endoscópica de senos paranasales en el Hospital Infantil Dr. Robert Reid Cabral en el período septiembre 2021 a febrero 2022. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional tipo serie de casos, de corte transversal y ambispectivo, donde la población estudiada estuvo conformada por los pacientes con fibrosis quística y discinesia ciliar primaria del hospital infantil Dr. Robert Reid Cabral en el período de estudio. Criterios de inclusión: Pacientes mayores de 6 años con diagnóstico confirmado de fibrosis quística y discinesia ciliar primaria (Prueba genética con 2 mutaciones homocigotas, electrolitos en sudor positivos), síntomas respiratorios severos de RSC que no mejoraron con tratamiento convencional y sometidos a la cirugía endoscópica de senos paranasales. Resultados: De un total de 41 pacientes, sólo 10 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, el rango de edad más prevalente fue de 14 a 18 años. Tanto los pacientes con FQ como los de DCP disminuyeron la frecuencia de los síntomas de RSC. Posterior a la CEN hubo cambios discretos en la función pulmonar, y sólo los pacientes con enfermedad grave a moderada aumentaron el % de FEV1. La mayoría de los pacientes no ameritaron ingresos posterior a la cirugía. El germen más común encontrado en los cultivos nasofaríngeo y esputo en los pacientes preoperatorios fue la Pseudomonas aeruginosa en el 86%, luego de la CEN hubo un aumento significativo de la colonización por MRSA tanto en los pacientes con FQ como en los de DCP. Más del 50% de los pacientes postquirúrgicos mejoraron su calidad de vida, por lo que la cirugía endoscópica de senos paranasales es efectiva en dicha población en el tratamiento de la rinosinusitis crónica.

Diagnostic value of nasal nitric oxide for children with primary ciliary dyskinesia / 中华儿科杂志

Objective: To evaluate the value of nasal nitric oxide (nNO) measurement as a diagnostic tool for Chinese patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). Methods: This study is a retrospective study. The patients were recruited from those who were admitted to the respiratory Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Fudan University from March 2018 to September 2022. Children with PCD were included as the PCD group, and children with situs inversus or ambiguus, cystic fibrosis (CF), bronchiectasis, chronic suppurative lung disease and asthma were included as the PCD symptom-similar group. Children who visited the Department of Child health Care and urology in the same hospital from December 2022 to January 2023 were selected as nNO normal control group. nNO was measured during plateau exhalation against resistance in three groups. Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the nNO data. The receiver operating characteristic of nNO value for the diagnosis of PCD was plotted and, the area under the curve and Youden index was calculated to find the best cut-off value. Results: nNO was measured in 40 patients with PCD group, 75 PCD symptom-similar group (including 23 cases of situs inversus or ambiguus, 8 cases of CF, 26 cases of bronchiectasis or chronic suppurative lung disease, 18 cases of asthma), and 55 nNO normal controls group. The age of the three groups was respectively 9.7 (6.7,13.4), 9.3 (7.0,13.0) and 9.9 (7.3,13.0) years old. nNO values were significantly lower in children with PCD than in PCD symptom-similar group and nNO normal controls (12 (9,19) vs. 182 (121,222), 209 (165,261) nl/min, U=143.00, 2.00, both P<0.001). In the PCD symptom-similar group, situs inversus or ambiguus, CF, bronchiectasis or chronic suppurative lung disease and asthma were significantly higher than children with PCD (185 (123,218), 97 (52, 132), 154 (31, 202), 266 (202,414) vs. 12 (9,19) nl/min,U=1.00, 9.00, 133.00, 0, all P<0.001). A cut-off value of 84 nl/min could provide the best sensitivity (0.98) and specificity (0.92) with an area under the curve of 0.97 (95%CI 0.95-1.00, P<0.001). Conclusions: nNO value can draw a distinction between patients with PCD and others. A cut-off value of 84 nl/min is recommended for children with PCD.

Kartagener's syndrome: a case report

Kartagener's syndrome is a subset of primary ciliary dyskinesia, an autosomal recessive inherited disease, and is characterized by the triad of chronic sinusitis, bronchiectasis, and situs inversus. This paper reports the case of a 27-year-old female presenting with dyspnea on medium exertion, accompanied by chronic cough, non-productive or with clear expectoration. She had recurrent pneumonia until 15 years of age and underwent a lobectomy in the lower lobe of the left lung, probably due to bronchiectasis. Chest computed tomography showed situs inversus totalis, signs of previous surgical manipulation, and mild bronchial thickening. Computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses showed signs of chronic sinusitis due to a probable ciliary kinesis disorder. These finding suggest the diagnosis of Kartagener's syndrome. The prognosis reveals a slow rate of decline in lung function. However, repeated or chronic infections can negatively influence the quality of life of these patients.

El intersticio pulmonar y sus enfermedades en la infancia y adolescencia. Disquinesia ciliar primaria / Pulmonary interstitium illnesses during Infancy and adolescence. Primary ciliary diskinesia

Introducción. Sobre la base de un caso clínico, se presenta la descripción del cuadro intersticial por disquinesia ciliar primaria de una paciente, desde los dos meses de edad (conforme el relato de la familia) hasta los 16 años, cumplidos en el año 2021. Método. Se realizó una evaluación clínica con extensos estudios para descartar otras patologías similares. El diagnóstico definitivo fue determinado por el estudio genético para disquinesia ciliar primaria (DQCP) y otros defectos genéticos informados por el laboratorio Ambrygen, Estados Unidos. Objetivos. Describir detalladamente la evolución de la paciente durante quince años, con énfasis en los estudios mencionados. Presentar la evolución desde el nacimiento hasta el año 2021 de una recién nacida con distress respiratorio (asistencia respiratoria mecánica durante diez días), con neumonía a los pocos días de nacer y con otitis, sinusitis y neumonías recurrentes, que llega a la fecha con una calidad de vida óptima, sin sinusitis, otitis ni neumonías y con espirometría normal. Su capacidad física para realizar cualquier actividad deportiva de esfuerzo importante señala la extraordinaria respuesta a los tratamientos. Presentar los hallazgos de genética, microscopía electrónica y estudios de barrido ciliar. Resultados. Confirmado su diagnóstico de DQCP, presentamos su seguimiento actualizado hasta el año 2021. La DQCP debe ser sospechada en recién nacidos y lactantes ante la persistencia de neumonías, otitis, sinusitis y bronquitis recurrentes. (AU)

Introduction. On the basis of a clinical case, a description of the interstitial picture due to primary ciliary dyskinesia of a patient from two months of age (according to the family's report) to 15 years of age, completed in the year 2021 is presented. Methodology. Clinical evaluation based on multiple studies to rule out another similar pathology. Final diagnosis was established through genetic studies for primary ciliary diskinesia (PCDK). (Ambrygen-USA). Objective. To describe clinical, laboratory and spirometric evolution of this patient during fifteen years. Also to bedescribe evolution since birth up to the year 2021. The patient was born with respiratory distress (needed mechanical ventilation for ten days), with pneumonia a few days after delivery, and with sinusitis and recurrent pneumonia. Finally, she has now a high quality of life. No sinusitis, otitis or pneumonia and normal spirometry. She´s able to perform heavy physical efforts. We present the genetic and electron microscopy (video) studies to observe ciliary beating. Results. After confirming your DQCP diagnosis, we present your updated follow-up until 2021. DQCP should be suspected in newborns and infants in the presence of recurrent pneumonia, otitis sinusitis and bronchitis. (AU)

Genetic testing and prenatal diagnosis for a Chinese pedigree affected with Meckel-Gruber syndrome / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To carry out genetic testing and prenatal diagnosis for a Chinese couple whom had conceived two fetuses featuring multiple malformations including polycystic kidney, polydactyly and encephalocele.@*METHODS@#Following elective abortion, the fetus from the second pregnancy was subjected to whole exome sequencing. Suspected pathogenic variants were verified by Sanger sequencing of the fetus and its parents.@*RESULTS@#The fetus was found to harbor compound heterozygous variants of the CEP290 gene, namely c.2743G>T (p.E915X) and c.2587-2A>T, which were respectively inherited from its father and mother. The same variants were not detected among 100 healthy controls nor reported previously. Bioinformatic analysis suggested both variants to be deleterious. The fetus was diagnosed with Meckel-Gruber syndrome. Prenatal diagnosis for the couple during their next pregnancy suggested that the fetus did not carry the above pathogenic variants.@*CONCLUSION@#The compound heterozygous variants of the CEP290 gene probably underlay the pathogenesis of Meckel-Gruber syndrome in the second fetus. Above finding has provided a basis for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for the couple, and also enriched the mutational spectrum of the CEP290 gene.

Caso Clínico: Discinesia Ciliar Primaria (Síndrome de Kartagener) / Clinical Case Report: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (Kartagener's Syndrom

INTRODUCCIÓN: La discinesia ciliar primaria es un trastorno hereditario autosómico recesivo, que afecta la función de las células ciliadas y se caracteriza por infecciones respiratorias a repetición y afecta tanto al tracto respiratorio superior e inferior, puede asociarse con trastornos de la lateralidad orgánica (síndrome de Kartagener), infertilidad y en algunos casos malformaciones. No existe un tratamiento específico; sin embargo, se tratan las infecciones agudas y se realiza seguimiento de la función pulmonar como en el caso clínico que se presenta a continuación. CASO CLÍNICO: Se trata de una mujer de 28 años, con antecedentes de dextrocardia, sinusitis, otitis, bronquitis y neumonías a repetición, asmática, con rinorrea mucoide crónica, que acudió por cuadro persistente de tos productiva y disnea de moderados esfuerzos. Al examen físico destacó: saturación de 80% con FIO2: 21%, cianosis discreta, ruidos cardiacos audibles en hemitórax derecho con reforzamiento del segundo ruido, estertores difusos y frémito aumentado. En la espirometría se detectó patrón obstructivo ­ restrictivo severo, la tomografía demostró la presencia de sinusitis maxilar y esfenoidal, dextrocardia, bronquiectasias e infiltrados difusos, poliesplenia, hepatomegalia e hígado en herradura. Se diagnosticó de síndrome de Kartagener (por dextrocardia, sinusitis y bronquiectasias). EVOLUCIÓN: Durante la estancia hospitalaria la paciente permaneció sin requerimientos de oxígeno suplementario y afebril. Recibió tratamiento antibiótico, corticoides inhalatorios y salbutamol. Se explicó a la paciente y sus familiares la benignidad de la enfermedad y el requerimiento de controles rigurosos por consulta externa. El diagnóstico definitivo por microscopía electrónica no fue realizado por falta de recursos a nivel local. CONCLUSIÓN: La discinesia ciliar primaria por lo general tiene un curso evolutivo de carácter benigno, al ser una enfermedad poco conocida su diagnóstico es tardío. La discinesia ciliar primaria debe ser considera dentro de los diagnósticos diferenciales de un paciente que presenta infecciones respiratorias a repetición.(au)

BACKGROUND: Primary ciliary dyskinesia is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder, which affects the function of ciliated cells and is characterized by recurrent upper and lower respiratory infections. It may be associated with organic laterality disorders (Kartagener syndrome), infertility and in some cases malformations. There is no specific treatment; however, acute infections management and pulmonary function surveillance is recommended, as presented in the case report. CASE REPORT: 28-year-old woman with a history of dextrocardia, sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis and recurrent pneumonia, asthmatic, with chronic mucoid rhinorrhea and recurrent episodes of productive cough and dyspnea. Physical examination revealed an oxygen saturation of 80% at room air, discrete cyanosis, and audible cardiac sounds in the right hemithorax with reinforcement of the second noise, diffuse rales and increased thrill. Pulmonary function test was positive for a severe obstructive - restrictive pattern, computed tomography revealed the presence of maxillary and sphenoid sinusitis, dextrocardia, bronchiectasis, polysplenia hepatomegaly and horseshoe liver. The diagnosis of Kartagener syndrome was made (due to dextrocardia, sinusitis and bronchiectasis). EVOLUTION: During the hospital stay the patient remained without oxygen requirements, she received antibiotic treatment plus corticosteroids and salbutamol. Patient education was carried out, indicating the benignity of the disease and the requirement of close monitoring. Definitive diagnosis by electron microscopy was not available. CONCLUSION: Primary ciliary dyskinesia usually has a benign course of evolution; being an uncommon disease, diagnosis is usually late. Primary ciliary dyskinesia should be considered within the differential diagnosis of patients with recurrent respiratory infection(au)

Síndrome de Kartagener: diagnóstico neonatal. A propósito de un caso / Kartagener syndrome: neonatal diagnosis. A case report

El síndrome de Kartagener es una enfermedad hereditaria autosómica recesiva caracterizada por la asociación de discinesia ciliar primaria y la tríada situs inversus total, sinusitis crónicas y bronquiectasias. Su prevalencia varía en 1/15 000-1/30 000, pero se estima que muchos pacientes con discinesia ciliar primaria no han sido diagnosticados. Su presentación clínica es inespecífica y heterogénea, y no hay una única prueba gold standard para su diagnóstico. Esto, unido a las limitaciones y no disponibilidad de las pruebas, hace que el diagnóstico se retrase. Un diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuados de forma precoz modifican el pronóstico. En los últimos años, las sociedades han publicado algoritmos diagnósticos para pacientes con clínica sugestiva. Por ello, es importante una puesta al día y enfatizar en la necesidad de una sospecha clínica ante las manifestaciones clínicas de esta enfermedad. Se presenta a un recién nacido con este síndrome diagnosticado por estudio genético en un hospital secundario.

Kartagener Syndrome is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder characterized by primary ciliary dyskinesia and the triad of situs inversus viscerum, chronic sinus disease and bronchiectasis. Its prevalence varies from 1/15 000 to 1/30 000 but it is estimated that a lot of patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia have not been diagnosed as such. Its clinical presentation is non-specific and heterogeneous, and there is not a single, gold standard, diagnostic test. The diagnosis is often delayed because of these reasons and limitations and no availability of diagnostic tests. Early diagnosis and treatment change patient's prognosis. In addition, Scientific Societies have published recent diagnostic algorithm to evaluate the patient with suspected primary ciliary dyskinesia. Therefore, it is important to keep up to date with all the latest articles. We present the case of a newborn with this syndrome diagnosed by genetic analysis in a secondary care hospital.

Síndrome de Kartagener / Kartagener Syndrome

Introducción: El síndrome de Kartagener es una variación clínica de la discinesia ciliar primaria, se caracteriza por la triada clásica de sinusitis crónica, bronquiectasia y situs inversus (total o parcial), catalogada como enfermedad rara de herencia autosómica recesiva. Objetivo: Analizar las manifestaciones clínicas, análisis complementarios y tratamiento de los pacientes diagnosticados con síndrome de Kartagener en la República del Ecuador. Presentación de caso: Paciente femenina, de nacionalidad ecuatoriana, con manifestaciones clínicas de la tríada del síndrome de Kartagener y rasgo de infertilidad, con antecedente de sinusitis crónica desde 14 años de edad. Los estudios imagenológicos de rayos X de tórax y tomografía axial computarizada de tórax y senos paranasales confirmaron las manifestaciones de síndrome de Kartagener, que representa el séptimo caso reportado en el país. Se analizaronn las características clínicas de la serie de siete casos reportados en el Ecuador hasta el presente, correspondiente al período 2015-2018 y exámenes complementarios realizados para el diagnóstico de certeza y diferencial. Conclusiones: Se presentó el séptimo caso de síndrome de Kartagener diagnosticado en el Ecuador y se analizó la serie de una totalidad de 7 pacientes reportados en el país entre 2015-2018(AU)

Introduction: Kartagener syndrome is a clinical variation of primary ciliary dyskinesia, characterized by the classic triad of chronic sinusitis, bronchiectasis and situs inversus (total or partial), classified as a rare autosomal recessive inheritance disease. Objective: To analyze the clinical manifestations, complementary tests and treatment of patients diagnosed with Kartagener syndrome in the Republic of Ecuador. Case presentation: Female patient, of Ecuadorian nationality, with clinical manifestations of the Kartagener syndrome triad and infertility trait, with a history of chronic sinusitis since 14 years of age. Imaging studies of thorax, x-rays and computed tomography of chest and paranasal sinuses confirmed the manifestations of Kartagener syndrome, which represents the seventh case reported in the country. Respiratory evolution and therapeutic management are exposed. In this context, we analyze the clinical characteristics of the series of seven cases reported in Ecuador up to the present, corresponding to the period 2015-2018 and complementary tests performed for the certainty and differential diagnosis. Conclusions: The seventh case of Kartagener syndrome diagnosed in Ecuador is presented, and the series of a totality of 7 patients reported in the country between 2015-2018 is analyzed(AU)

Translation of the quality-of-life measure for adults with primary ciliary dyskinesia and its application in patients in Brazil / Tradução do questionário de qualidade de vida para pacientes adultos com discinesia ciliar primária no Brasil

ABSTRACT Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetic disorder that is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is clinically characterized by recurrent respiratory infections. However, its repercussions for patient quality of life should not be overlooked. Studies have shown that PCD has a significant impact on the lives of patients, although there are as yet no PCD-specific markers of quality of life. To address that problem, researchers in the United Kingdom developed a quality-of-life questionnaire for patients with PCD. The present communication focuses on the process of translating that questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese, through a partnership between researchers in Brazil and those in the United Kingdom, as well as its subsequent application in patients in Brazil.

RESUMO A discinesia ciliar primária (DCP) é uma doença genética de origem comumente autossômica recessiva. Caracteriza-se clinicamente por infecções respiratórias de repetição; porém, a repercussão na qualidade de vida desses pacientes deve ser levada em consideração. Estudos têm demonstrado um importante impacto da doença nesse quesito, mas ainda faltam marcadores de qualidade de vida específicos para DCP. Nesse sentido, foi desenvolvido o questionário de qualidade de vida em pacientes com DCP. O presente comunicado versa sobre o processo de tradução do questionário desenvolvido no Reino Unido para o português falado no Brasil através de uma parceria entre pesquisadores do Brasil e Reino Unido e sua posterior aplicação a pacientes brasileiros.

A case of Kartagener’s syndrome: Importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Kartagener’s syndrome is a very rare congenital malformation comprising of a classic triad of sinusitis, situs inversus and bronchiectasis. Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a genetic disorder with manifestations present from early life and this distinguishes it from acquired mucociliary disorders. Approximately one half of patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia have situs inversus and, thus are having Kartagener syndrome. We present a case of 12 year old boy with sinusitis, situs inversus and bronchiectasis. The correct diagnosis of this rare congenital autosomal recessive disorder in early life is important in the overall prognosis of the syndrome, as many of the complications can be prevented if timely management is instituted, as was done in this in this case.

Diagnóstico genético en disquinesia ciliar primaria: revisión bibliográfica / Genetic diagnosis in primary ciliary dyskinesia: literature review

La disquinesia ciliar primaria (DCP) corresponde a una enfermedad genética heterogénea, que se produce por una alteración estructural o funcional de los cilios. Es de difícil diagnóstico tanto por su variada sintomatología como por la existencia de métodos de screening y diagnóstico complejos. El método que hasta ahora ha sido considerado como gold standard es el análisis de la estructura ciliar por medio de la microscopía electrónica de transmisión (MET). Esta técnica tiene limitaciones porque permite analizar un número limitado de axonemas ciliares y puede excluir del diagnóstico a pacientes con axonema normal pero con alteración funcional y clínica clásicas. En los últimos años se han desarrollado métodos diagnósticos sobre la base de un mejor conocimiento de la estructura proteica de los cilios, de los genes que codifican estas proteínas y de las mutaciones asociadas a DCP. Estos nuevos métodos consisten en un análisis genético y un estudio de la expresión de proteínas ciliares en los pacientes afectados. Esta publicación tiene como objetivo realizar una revisión de la fisiopatología de la DCP, los métodos diagnósticos actuales y resumir el desarrollo del diagnóstico genético en la literatura internacional y su posible aplicación en nuestro medio.

Primary cilliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an heterogeneous genetic disease caused by a structural and/or functional alteration of the ciliary skeleton. It is a diagnostic challenge due to its protean clinical presentation and to the complexity of screening and diagnostic methods. The method hitherto regarded as the gold standard is the analysis of ciliary structure by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). This presents limitations because analyzes a limited number of ciliary axonemes, and may exclude cases with typical functional and clinical presentation. In recent years new diagnostic methods have been developed based on novel knowledge of the structural ciliary proteins, the genes encoding these proteins and mutations associated to DCP. These new methods include genetic analysis and the study of protein expression in cilia of the affected patients. This paper reviews DCP pathophysiology, the current diagnostic methods applied, and summarizes the international literature regarding the diagnosis of DCP based on genetic screening.

Aplicação de um protocolo fisioterapêutico na síndrome de Kartagener: estudo de caso / Application of a protocol on physiotherapeutic Kartagener Syndrome: a case study

A Síndrome Kartagener é uma doença autossômica recessiva rara que se caracteriza por situs inversus e discinesia ciliar, Além disso essa enfermidade pode desencadear sinusite paranasal e bronquiectasia. Desse modo, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a evolução das variáveis ventilatórias, da força muscular respiratória e da capacidade funcional submáxima de uma paciente com 27 anos e diagnóstico clínico de Síndrome de Kartagener, submetida a fisioterapia respiratória. O protocolo fisioterapêutico implementado constou de 10 sessões, duas vezes por semana, por meio de treinamento muscular inspiratório (Threshold IMT®), reeducação diafragmática, manobras de higiene brônquica, exercícios respiratórios e treinamento dinâmico de membros inferiores. As variáveis analisadas antes e após o protocolo foram, pico de fluxo expiratório, pressões respiratórias máximas (PImáx e PEmáx), teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6?) e cirtometria toracoabdominal. De acordo com o presente estudo, concluiu-se que houve melhora dos resultados das variáveis analisadas, demonstrando a importância da intervenção fisioterapêutica, podendo auxiliar na diminuição das recidivas do processo infeccioso.

The Kartagener Syndrome is a rare recessive autosomal illness, which is characterized by situs inversus and ciliarydyskinesia, and this can trigger paranasal sinusitis and bronquiectasis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the variables ventilatory, respiratory muscle strength and submaximal functional capacity in patient of 27 years with clinical diagnosis of Kartagener Syndrome submitted a respiratory therapy. The physical therapy protocol implemented consisted of 10 sessions, twice a week, including inspiratory muscle training (Threshold IMT®), diaphragmatic training, bronchial hygiene maneuvers, breathing exercises and dynamic training of the lower limbs. The treatment was performed in the physiotherapy clinic of a university hospital . The variables analyzed before and after the protocol were: peak expiratory flow, maximal respiratory pressures (MIP and MEP), 6-min walk test (6MWT) and thoracoabdominal circumference measurements. According to this study we concluded that there was an improvement of results of variables, demonstrating the importance of physical therapy intervention, it can help in reducing the recurrence of the infectious process.

Ciliopathy with special emphasis on kartageners syndrome

Cilia are hair-like structures extending from the cell membrane, perform diverse biological functions. Primary defects in the structure and function of sensory and motile cilia result in multiple ciliopathies. The most prominent genetic abnormality involving motile cilia is primary ciliary dyskinesia [PCD] or Kartageners syndrome. PCD is a rare, usually autosomal recessive, genetically heterogeneous disorder characterized by sino-pulmonary disease, laterality defects and male infertility. One of the important components of cilia is the Dynein. Ciliary ultrastructural defects are identified in approximately 90% of PCD patients and involve the outer dynein arms, inner dynein arms, or both. Diagnosing PCD is challenging and requires a compatible clinical phenotype together with tests such as ciliary ultrastructural analysis, immunofluorescent staining, ciliary beat assessment, and/or nasal nitric oxide measurements. Increased understanding of the pathogenesis will aid in better diagnosis and treatment of PCD. The aim of the article is to present the basic defect involved in the etiology of this interesting syndrome

Kartagener syndrome

A 23 years male presented with history of breathlessness and nasal congestion. On investigations based on clinical, radiological and laboratory findings a diagnosis of Kartagener Syndrome was made which has situs inversus, primary ciliary dyskinesia, bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis and azospermia. He was married since few years before but had no issue

Caso clínico: síndrome de Kartagener / Kartagener syndrome: case report / La síndrome de Kartagener: relato de caso

Objetivo: descrever um caso da síndrome de Kartagener e alertar os pediatras para o diagnóstico da discinesia ciliar primária. Relato do caso:paciente de 17 anos, sexo feminino, que apresentava desde o primeiro ano de vida, tosse, secreção nasal, otorréia, sibilância e 15 episódios de pneumonia. Os exames de imagem mostraramsinusopatia maxilar bilateral, situs inversus totalis, bronquiectasias nas bases pulmonares, áreas de condensação e bronquiolectasias difusas com aspecto de “árvore em brotamento”. A espirometria mostrou distúrbio obstrutivo leve, sem resposta a broncodilatador. As duas dosagensde cloro no suor e as imunoglobulinas séricas foram normais. O teste de triagem para avaliação do transporte mucociliar (teste da sacarina)teve resultado alterado (40 min), caracterizando a discinesia ciliar. Com base nesse resultado, a presença de situs inversus, bronquiectasias e sinusopatia crônica, foi estabelecido o diagnóstico da síndrome de Kartagener. Conclusão: a suspeita de discinesia ciliar é facilitada quando ocorre o situs inversus, o que caracteriza a síndrome de Kartagener. Porém, deve-se atentar para o fato de que a maioria dos casos de discinesia ciliar não têm essa má formação associada.

Objective: to describe a case of Kartagener syndrome and alert pediatricians for the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia. Case report:a 17 year-old patient, female, presented since her first year of life cough, nasal secretion, otorrhea, sibilance and 15 episodes of pneumonia. Image exams have shown bilateral maxillary sinusopathy, situs inversus totalis, bronchiectasis at pulmonary bases, condensation areas and diffuse bronchiolectasis with “sprouting tree”aspect. The spirometry shown a light obstructive disorder without response to bronchodilator. Two chlorine exams in the sweat and the seric immunoglobulin were normal. The test to evaluatethe mucociliary transport (saccharin test) had altered result (40 minutes), characterizing the ciliary dyskinesia. Based on this result, and the presence of situs inversus, bronchiectasis and chronic sinusopathy, the diagnosis of Kartagener syndrome was established. Conclusion: the suspicion of ciliary dyskinesia is easier when a situs inversus, is found, which characterizes the Kartagener syndrome. However, it shall be no ticed that most of the ciliary dyskinesia cases does not present this malformation associated.

Objetivo: discrebir un caso síndrome de Kartagener y alertar los pediatras para el diagnostico de discinesia ciliar primaria. Relato del caso: una paciente de 17 años, presentaba desde el primeraño de vida toss, secreción nasal, otorrea, sibilancia em el pecho, con histórico de 15 episodios de neumonia. Los exames auxiliares de imagen mostaran sinusitis maxilar bilateral, situs inversus totalis, bronquiectasias nas bases pulmonares,áreas de condensación y ronquiectasias difusas, com aspecto de arbol en brote. La espirometria mostro distúrbio obstrutivo pequeño sin respuestaa lo broncodilatador. Los niveles de cloro en el suor y de las inmunoglobulinas sericas fuerannormales. Lo testigo de triage para evaluar el transporte mucociliar con sacarina tubo resultado alterado (40 minutos), caracterizando el diagnosticode síndrome de Kartagener. Conclusión: la sospecha de discinesia ciliar es facilitada cuando hay el situs inversus, que es caracteristico de la síndrome de Kartagener. Pero, es necessário atentara que circa de la mitad de los casos de discinesia ciliar non tiene esta ma-formación.

Discinesia ciliar primária: quando o pediatra deve suspeitar e como diagnosticar?: [revisão] / Primary ciliary dyskinesia: when the pediatrician must suspect and how to do the diagnosis?: [review]

OBJETIVO: Revisar a discinesia ciliar primária (DCP) quanto aos seus aspectos ultra-estruturais, discriminar os defeitos ciliares primários dos secundários, descrever o quadro clínico, os testes laboratoriais de triagem e de diagnóstico disponíveis, bem como seu manejo clínico. FONTE DE DADOS: Pesquisa nas bases de dados Medline, Lilacs e SciELO, no período de 1980 a 2007. SÍNTESE DOS DADOS: A DCP é uma doença autossômica recessiva que compromete a estrutura e/ou a função ciliar e, conseqüentemente, o transporte mucociliar. As manifestações clínicas envolvem o trato respiratório superior e inferior, com infecções recorrentes do ouvido médio, seios paranasais e pulmonares, que podem evoluir para bronquiectasias. Outras manifestações incluem situs inversus totalis e infertilidade masculina. O diagnóstico deve ser suspeitado pelos pediatras em várias situações: recém-nascidos de termo com desconforto respiratório sem causa aparente; neonatos portadores de dextrocardia; lactentes com tosse persistente e/ou infecções otorrinolaringológicas de repetição, excluindo-se as imunodeficiências e a fibrose cística; crianças com asma atípica e as com bronquiectasias sem causa definida. Os testes de triagem diagnóstica são os da sacarina e do óxido nítrico nasal. As avaliações do defeito ultra-estrutural e funcional exigem análise por microscopia eletrônica e da freqüência e formato da onda de batimento ciliar. CONCLUSÕES: A DCP, apesar da baixa prevalência, é pouco diagnosticada pelas dificuldades de estabelecer o diagnóstico definitivo do defeito ciliar devido à complexidade da investigação laboratorial e pela falta de reconhecimento da doença pelos médicos. A suspeita clínica e o diagnóstico precoce são fundamentais para reduzir a morbidade e prevenir o desenvolvimento de complicações.

OBJECTIVE: To review primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and its ultrastructural aspects, to differentiate primary from secondary ciliary defects and to describe the clinical features, screening and diagnostic laboratorial tests, and the clinical management of this disorder. DATA SOURCES: A bibliographical search was obtained from Medline, Lilacs and SciELO databases, from 1980 to 2007. DATA SYNTHESIS: PCD is an autossomic recessive disorder with abnormal structure and/or function of the cilia, leading to reduced mucociliary clearance. The clinical manifestations include upper and lower respiratory tracts, with recurrent ear, sinus and lung infections that may progress to bronchiectasis. Situs inversus and male infertility are other clinical features of this disorder. PCD should be suspected by pediatricians in the following clinical situations: full term neonates with respiratory distress without apparent causes, presence of dextrocardia, infants with chronic cough and/or recurrent upper airways infections in the absence of immunodeficiency and cystic fibrosis, children with atypical asthma and bronchiectasis without a definitive cause. The diagnostic screening tests are the saccharine and nasal nitric oxide tests. Functional and ultrastructural evaluations demand an electronic microscopic analysis and the observation of the frequency and the pattern of the ciliary movement. CONCLUSIONS: Although the prevalence of PCD is low, the difficulties in establishing the diagnosis due to the complex investigations demanded and the unfamiliarity of the disease by physicians lead to underdiagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment of PCD are essential to reduce the morbidity and to avoid complications.

Discinesia ciliar primária: considerações sobre seis casos da síndrome de Kartagener / Primary ciliary dyskinesia: considerations regarding six cases of Kartagener syndrome

A discinesia ciliar primária (DCP), anteriormente conhecida como síndrome dos cílios imóveis, é uma doença hereditária autossômica recessiva que inclui vários padrões de defeitos em sua ultra-estrutura ciliar. Sua forma clínica mais grave é a síndrome de Kartagener (SK), a qual é encontrada em 50 por cento dos casos de DCP. A DCP causa deficiência ou mesmo estase no transporte de secreções em todo o trato respiratório, favorecendo a proliferação de vírus e bactérias. Sua incidência varia de 1:20.000 a 1:60.000. Como conseqüência, os pacientes apresentam infecções crônicas e repetidas desde a infância e geralmente são portadores de bronquite, pneumonia, hemoptise, sinusite e infertilidade. As bronquiectasias e outras infecções crônicas podem ser o resultado final das alterações irreversíveis dos brônquios, podendo progredir para cor pulmonale crônico e suas conseqüências. Somente a metade dos pacientes afetados pela DCP apresenta todos os sintomas, condição denominada SK completa; no restante, não ocorre situs inversus, condição denominada SK incompleta. O diagnóstico é feito com base no quadro clínico e confirmado por meio da microscopia eletrônica de transmissão. Como não há tratamento especifico para a DCP, recomenda-se que, tão logo seja feito o diagnóstico, as infecções secundárias sejam tratadas com antibióticos potentes e medidas profiláticas sejam adotadas. Neste trabalho, relatamos seis casos de DCP (cinco casos de SK completa e um caso de SK incompleta) e revisamos a literatura sobre o assunto, tendo como foco os aspectos diagnósticos, terapêuticos e clínicos desta doença.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), previously known as immotile cilia syndrome, is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease that includes various patterns of ciliary ultrastructural defects. The most serious form is Kartagener syndrome (KS), which accounts for 50 percent of all cases of PCD. The incidence of PCD ranges from 1:20,000 to 1:60,000. Since PCD causes deficiency or even stasis of the transport of secretions throughout the respiratory tract, it favors the growth of viruses and bacteria. As a result, patients have lifelong chronic and recurrent infections, typically suffering from bronchitis, pneumonia, hemoptysis, sinusitis, and infertility. Bronchiectasis and other chronic conditions infections can be the end result of the irreversible bronchial alterations, leading to chronic cor pulmonale and its consequences. Only half of the patients affected by PDC present all of the symptoms, a condition designated complete KS, compared with incomplete KS, typically defined as cases in which situs inversus does not occur. The diagnosis is made clinically and confirmed through transmission electron microscopy. Since there is no specific therapy for PCD, it is recommended that, upon diagnosis, secondary infections be treated with potent antibiotics and prophylactic interventions be implemented. In this paper, we report six cases of PCD (five cases of complete KS and one case of KS) and review the related literature, focusing on the diagnostic, therapeutic and clinical aspects of this disease.