DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Disturbance of the locomotor system of the spermatozoa as well as the ciliated epithelium in the respiratory tract due to various genetic structural defects of the cilia.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Family clustering, mode of inheritance still unknown.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Sterility due to strongly restricted progressive movement of the spermatozoa. Recurrent bronchitis and pneumonia since childhood, bronchiectasis.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Ejaculate examination, electron microscopic examination of sperm, lung clearance (scintigraphic).
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
No causal therapy possible, symptomatic therapy of pulmonary symptoms.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Hönig-Gerhold I, Krause W, Aumüller G (1987) Immotileciliae syndrome. dermatologist 38;:738-739
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