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Primary ciliary dyskinesia x ray

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hafsa Ghaffar, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Overview

An anterior-posterior or lateral chest x-ray could be helpful in diagnosing changes associated with chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis in primary ciliary dyskinesia. Additionally, if dextrocardia is present it ca also be found on chest x-ray.

X Ray

X Ray

The x-ray findings in chronic bronchitis could show increased broncho vascular markings which are nonspecific for primary ciliary dyskinesia.

The x-ray findings in bronchiectasis include tram track opacities and air-fluid levels.

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