Case report: the unusual association of Kartagener’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus
This first-reported concurrence of Kartagener syndrome and SLE emphasizes the importance of holistic evaluation in patients with complex genetic and autoimmune conditions. Awareness of potential cross-talk between ciliary dysfunction and systemic autoimmunity may enhance diagnostic precision and guide individualized management.
Authors
- Masa Watfa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4496-6558)
- Karam Esaikrea
- Yousser Mohammad
Institutions
- Latakia University (SY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004786
- Primary Topic
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00