Adrenal adenocarcinoma with Kartagener's syndrome: A case report

Hu,Wanli; Cheng,Long; Cheng,Bei; Zhang,Peng; Xiao,He; Wu,Wenbo; Wang,Xinghuan

doi:10.3892/ol.2015.3805

Adrenal adenocarcinoma with Kartagener's syndrome: A case report

Authors:
- Wanli Hu
- Long Cheng
- Bei Cheng
- Peng Zhang
- He Xiao
- Wenbo Wu
- Xinghuan Wang
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Affiliations: Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, P.R. China, Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, P.R. China
Published online on: October 13, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.3805
Pages: 3635-3638

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Abstract

The present study reports the case of a 44‑year‑old woman with an adrenal tumor, complicated by Kartagener's syndrome (KS). The patient was admitted to Zhongnan Hospital (Wuhan, China), and presented with an 8‑week history of vertigo and extended history of a recurrent cough, accompanied by sputum and a congested nose. Computed tomography indicated a mass on the right adrenal gland and situs inversus. A right adrenal tumor combined with KS was diagnosed, and resection of the tumor was performed following relief of respiratory symptoms and control of blood pressure. During six months of follow up the patient recovered well from surgery and blood pressure remained stable. This case revealed that patients exhibiting KS may suffer from serious respiratory infections as a result of impaired defense mechanisms against microbes in the airway. Therefore, comprehensive management of infection, safe anesthesia and appropriate surgical procedures for the avoidance of inflammation and trauma are the most significant factors required for the success of the treatment.

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