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==Overview==
==Overview==
Primary ciliary dyskinesia is an [[autosomal recessive]] disorder characterised by functional defects in the [[cilia]] resulting in a abnormal mucociliary clearance.Epithelial cells containing motile cilia are localised in the [[respiratory tree]], oviduct, [[sperms]], [[ventricles]] of the [[brain]] and [[embryonic node]]. Defects in the epithelial cells accounts for the majority of [[symptoms]] of PCD including [[sinusitis]], [[otitis media]] and [[bronchiectasis]].  Situs inverses(in some patients) and rarely [[hydrocephalus]]. While the understanding of the cellular and molecular [[Mechanism of action|mechanisms]] responsible for these symptoms has progressed recently, [[genetic analysis]] has identified [[mutations]] in only two [[axonemal]] [[Dynein, axonemal, heavy chain 14|dynein]] [[genes]] that can account for abnormal [[cilia]] structure.
[[Primary ciliary dyskinesia]]PCD is an [[autosomal recessive]] disorder characterised by functional defects in the [[cilia]] resulting in an abnormal mucociliary clearance.Epithelial cells containing motile cilia are localised in the [[respiratory tree]], oviduct, [[sperms]], [[ventricles]] of the [[brain]] and [[embryonic node]]. Defects in the epithelial cells accounts for the majority of [[symptoms]] of PCD including [[sinusitis]], [[otitis media]] and [[bronchiectasis]].  Situs inverses(in some patients) and rarely [[hydrocephalus]]. While the understanding of the cellular and molecular [[Mechanism of action|mechanisms]] responsible for these symptoms has progressed recently, [[genetic analysis]] has identified [[mutations]] in only two [[axonemal]] [[Dynein, axonemal, heavy chain 14|dynein]] [[genes]] that can account for abnormal [[cilia]] structure.Nasal nitric oxide Nno is the screening test that could be performed initially to diagnose PCD initially followed by electron microscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment mainly focuses on treating underlying conditions that can exacerbate PCD such as antibiotics for rhino-sinusitis, bronchiectasis, and sinusitis.


==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
In 1981, Rossman and coworkers came up with the term primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) because some patients with Kartagener syndrome had cilia that were not immotile but exhibited an uncoordinated and inefficient movement pattern.
In 1981, Rossman and coworkers came up with the term [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]] (PCD) because some patients with [[Kartagener syndrome]] had [[cilia]] that were not [[Immotile cilia|immotile]] but exhibited an uncoordinated and inefficient movement pattern.


==Classification==
==Classification==
There is no established system for the classification of primary ciliary dyskinesia.
There is no established system for the [[classification]] of [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]].


==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
In many people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, the cause of the disease is unknown, but the main factor contributing to the pathogenesis is mutations in the proteins forming the cilia which result in the formation of abnormal or immotile cilia. Clearly, cilia have many important functions within the body, defects in these cell structures cause a variety of signs and symptoms
In many people with [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]], the cause of the disease is unknown, but the main factor contributing to the [[pathogenesis]] is [[mutations]] in the [[proteins]] forming the [[cilia]] which result in the formation of abnormal or [[immotile cilia]]. Clearly, [[cilia]] have many important functions within the body, defects in these cell structures cause a variety of [[signs]] and [[symptoms]].


==Causes==
==Causes==
There are no established causes for Primary ciliary dyskinesia.PCD is related to defects in mucociliary clearance due to abnormal ciliary structure. Mutations in around 46 different genes throughout the genome have been found to be causative. Some of these include DNAH5, CCDC39, DNAI1, CCDC40, DNAH11, ZMYND10, CCDC103, CCDC151 and ARMC4.
There are no established causes for [[Primary ciliary dyskinesia]], PCD is related to defects in [[mucociliary clearance]] due to abnormal ciliary structure. [[Mutations]] in around 46 different [[genes]] throughout the [[genome]] have been found to be causative. Some of these include [[DNAH5]], CCDC39, [[DNAI1]], CCDC40, [[DNAH11]], ZMYND10, CCDC103, CCDC151 and ARMC4.


==Differentiating Primary ciliary dyskinesia from Other Diseases==
==Differentiating Primary ciliary dyskinesia from Other Diseases==
Primary ciliary dyskinesia must be differentiated from other conditions that cause infertility, sinusitis, otitis media, and rhinitis.
[[Primary ciliary dyskinesia]] must be differentiated from other conditions that cause [[infertility]], [[sinusitis]], [[otitis media]], and [[rhinitis]].


==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is generally documented as etiology of bronchiectasis not only in children or young adults but also in older patients. It is challenging to demonstrate the prevalence of PCD in diverse population with estimates varying between one in 4000 to one in 40,000. PCD is linked with the high levels of consanguinity. Clinical suspicion of PCD is high in these communities, chronic cough and nasal symptoms should rise concern for prompt diagnostic testing.
[[Primary ciliary dyskinesia]] (PCD) is generally documented as [[aetiology]] of [[bronchiectasis]] not only in children or young adults but also in older patients. It is challenging to demonstrate the [[prevalence]] of PCD in diverse population with estimates varying between one in 4000 to one in 40,000. PCD is linked with the high levels of [[consanguinity]]. Clinical suspicion of PCD is high in these communities, chronic [[cough]] and nasal symptoms should rise concern for prompt [[diagnostic]] testing.


==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
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==Screening==
==Screening==
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for primary ciliary dyskinesia, however patients with persistent sinusitis, rhinitis, and no known etiology should be screened by nasal nitric oxide test, low levels of nasal nitric oxide is diagnostic of primary ciliary dyskinesia and should prompt further testing with biopsy and ciliary beat pattern(CBP).
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]], however patients with persistent [[sinusitis]], [[rhinitis]], and no known [[aetiology]] should be screened by nasal [[Nitric oxide|nitric oxide tes]]<nowiki/>t, low levels of nasal nitric oxide is diagnostic of [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]] and should prompt further testing with [[biopsy]] and ciliary beat pattern(CBP).


==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==
==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==


The long-term effects of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) are dependent on respiratory symptoms. PCD is not considered to be life-threatening, but persistent lung and airway disease can lead to permanent damage. Recurrent ear infections can lead to hearing loss, which is sometimes permanent, prompt diagnosis and early treatment improve long-term outcomes.
The long-term effects of [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]] (PCD) are dependent on respiratory symptoms. PCD is not considered to be life-threatening, but persistent lung and airway disease can lead to permanent damage. Recurrent ear infections can lead to [[hearing loss]], which is sometimes permanent, prompt diagnosis and early treatment improve long-term outcomes.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
A high level of suspicion is required to warrant early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate management before irreversible lung damage ensues. Diagnostic investigations are complex, requiring expensive arrangements and an experienced team of clinicians and scientists. People with persistent respiratory symptoms such as rhinitis, rhino-sinusitis, infertility, recurrent otitis media should seek medical care and undergo further testing. Nasal nitric oxide levels are low in PCD and should be performed as a screening test. Transmission electron microscopy to assess the ultrastructure of cilia is another important investigation that can confirm the diagnosis.
A high level of suspicion is required to warrant early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate management before irreversible lung damage ensues. Diagnostic investigations are complex, requiring expensive arrangements and an experienced team of clinicians and scientists. People with persistent respiratory symptoms such as [[rhinitis]], [[Rhinosinusitis|rhino-sinusitis]], [[infertility]], recurrent [[otitis media]] should seek medical care and undergo further testing. Nasal [[nitric oxide]] levels are low in PCD and should be performed as a [[screening test]]. [[Transmission electron microscopy]] to assess the ultrastructure of [[cilia]] is another important investigation that can confirm the [[diagnosis]].


===Diagnostic Study of Choice===
===Diagnostic Study of Choice===
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There is no single diagnostic test for primary ciliary dyskinesia. A combination of the following techniques could contribute to the diagnosis of Primary ciliary dyskinesia.
There is no single diagnostic test for primary ciliary dyskinesia. A combination of the following techniques could contribute to the diagnosis of Primary ciliary dyskinesia.


* Nasal nitric oxide test (nNo)
*Nasal [[nitric oxide]] test (nNo)
* Assessment of ciliary ultrastructure by Transmission Electron Microscopy(TEM), Gold standard.
*Assessment of ciliary ultrastructure by [[Transmission electron microscopy|Transmission Electron Microscopy]](TEM), [[Gold standard (test)|Gold standard]].
* Ciliary beat frequency CBF and Ciliary beat pattern CBP.
*Ciliary beat frequency CBF and Ciliary beat pattern CBP.
* Radio-aerosol MCC
*Radio-aerosol MCC
* Direct video cinematography or oscillography to analyse ciliary beat waveform.
*Direct video cinematography or oscillography to analyse ciliary beat [[waveform]].
* Bronchial ciliary biopsy.
*Bronchial ciliary [[biopsy]].
* Electron microscopy Tomography.
*[[Electron microscopy|Electron microscopy Tomography]].
* Semen analysis.
*[[Semen analysis]].


===History and Symptoms===
===History and Symptoms===
Patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia may present in early infancy with respiratory distress or later in life with chronic bronchitis, persistent rhinorrhea, sinusitis, bronchiectasis, or male infertility.
Patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia may present in early infancy with [[respiratory distress]] or later in life with [[chronic bronchitis]], persistent [[rhinorrhea]], [[sinusitis]], [[bronchiectasis]], or male [[infertility]].


===Physical Examination===
===Physical Examination===
Primary ciliary dyskinesia has no characteristic physical examination findings, however, any clue to recurrent sinus infections or respiratory distress should raise concern for diagnosing primary ciliary dyskinesia.
[[Primary ciliary dyskinesia]] PCD has no characteristic physical examination findings, however, any clue to recurrent [[sinus]] infections or [[respiratory distress]] should raise concern for diagnosing PCD.


===Laboratory Findings===
===Laboratory Findings===
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with primary ciliary dyskinesia.


===Electrocardiogram===
===Electrocardiogram===
[[Primary ciliary dyskinesia]] occasionally presents with [[dextrocardia]] and [[situs inversus]] totalis, non functioning [[cilia]] in the embryonal node could be responsible for this mal positioning. [[Electrocardiogram|Ecg]] shows [[right axis deviation]], a finding if present should warrant further testing.


===X-ray===
===X-ray===
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]].


===Echocardiography and Ultrasound===
===Echocardiography and Ultrasound===


===CT scan===
===CT scan===
Patients with [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]] (PKD) present with [[bronchiectasis]] or [[chronic sinusitis]] as the initial presentation which in turn leads to further testing and establishing a diagnosis. A High-resolution CT scan is the most sensitive imaging test to [[diagnose]] [[bronchiectasis]] but it can not differentiate between different [[aetiologies]] as [[bronchiectasis]] due to PCD vs [[Cystic fibrosis]]. [[HRCT]] can also interpret [[dextrocardia]] if present. If a chest [[X-ray]] in any patient is suspicious of [[Bronchiectasis CT|bronchiectasis HRCT]] should be performed to rule out PCD.


===MRI===
===MRI===
[[MRI]] scans can assess ventilation defects in patients with [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]] PCD, along with [[dextrocardia]] if present.


===Other Imaging Findings===
===Other Imaging Findings===
There are no other imaging findings associated with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.


===Other Diagnostic Studies===
===Other Diagnostic Studies===
There are no other diagnostic studies associated with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
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===Medical Therapy===
===Medical Therapy===
There are no definite treatment options to [https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cure cure] Primary ciliary dyskinesia PCD, the goal is to manage associated conditions that can lead to worsening of PCD such as [https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antibiotics antibiotics] for [https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Infections infections], breathing [https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Exercises exercises], [https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Spirometry spirometry] for improved lung function, and drainage of secretions.


===Interventions===
===Interventions===
There are no established interventions for [[Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia]].


===Surgery===
===Surgery===
Chronic [[Rhinosinusitis|rhino-sinusitis]] can predispose to superi[[Infections|nfections]] with [[Pseudomonas aeruginosa|Pseudomonas aerurginosa]] in patients with [[primary ciliary dyskinesia]] PCD, endoscopic sinus drainage could facilitate sinus drainage. There is no evidence that suggests the insertion of tympanostomy tubes in cases of recurrent otitis media or otitis media with effusion therefore, regular doctor appointments should be scheduled in order to diagnose conductive hearing loss.


===Primary Prevention===
===Primary Prevention===
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of primary ciliary dyskinesia.


===Secondary Prevention===
===Secondary Prevention===
There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia PCD.


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Primary ciliary dyskinesiaPCD is an autosomal recessive disorder characterised by functional defects in the cilia resulting in an abnormal mucociliary clearance.Epithelial cells containing motile cilia are localised in the respiratory tree, oviduct, sperms, ventricles of the brain and embryonic node. Defects in the epithelial cells accounts for the majority of symptoms of PCD including sinusitis, otitis media and bronchiectasis. Situs inverses(in some patients) and rarely hydrocephalus. While the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for these symptoms has progressed recently, genetic analysis has identified mutations in only two axonemal dynein genes that can account for abnormal cilia structure.Nasal nitric oxide Nno is the screening test that could be performed initially to diagnose PCD initially followed by electron microscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment mainly focuses on treating underlying conditions that can exacerbate PCD such as antibiotics for rhino-sinusitis, bronchiectasis, and sinusitis.

Historical Perspective

In 1981, Rossman and coworkers came up with the term primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) because some patients with Kartagener syndrome had cilia that were not immotile but exhibited an uncoordinated and inefficient movement pattern.

Classification

There is no established system for the classification of primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Pathophysiology

In many people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, the cause of the disease is unknown, but the main factor contributing to the pathogenesis is mutations in the proteins forming the cilia which result in the formation of abnormal or immotile cilia. Clearly, cilia have many important functions within the body, defects in these cell structures cause a variety of signs and symptoms.

Causes

There are no established causes for Primary ciliary dyskinesia, PCD is related to defects in mucociliary clearance due to abnormal ciliary structure. Mutations in around 46 different genes throughout the genome have been found to be causative. Some of these include DNAH5, CCDC39, DNAI1, CCDC40, DNAH11, ZMYND10, CCDC103, CCDC151 and ARMC4.

Differentiating Primary ciliary dyskinesia from Other Diseases

Primary ciliary dyskinesia must be differentiated from other conditions that cause infertility, sinusitis, otitis media, and rhinitis.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is generally documented as aetiology of bronchiectasis not only in children or young adults but also in older patients. It is challenging to demonstrate the prevalence of PCD in diverse population with estimates varying between one in 4000 to one in 40,000. PCD is linked with the high levels of consanguinity. Clinical suspicion of PCD is high in these communities, chronic cough and nasal symptoms should rise concern for prompt diagnostic testing.

Risk Factors

There are no established risk factors for primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Screening

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for primary ciliary dyskinesia, however patients with persistent sinusitis, rhinitis, and no known aetiology should be screened by nasal nitric oxide test, low levels of nasal nitric oxide is diagnostic of primary ciliary dyskinesia and should prompt further testing with biopsy and ciliary beat pattern(CBP).

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

The long-term effects of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) are dependent on respiratory symptoms. PCD is not considered to be life-threatening, but persistent lung and airway disease can lead to permanent damage. Recurrent ear infections can lead to hearing loss, which is sometimes permanent, prompt diagnosis and early treatment improve long-term outcomes.

Diagnosis

A high level of suspicion is required to warrant early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate management before irreversible lung damage ensues. Diagnostic investigations are complex, requiring expensive arrangements and an experienced team of clinicians and scientists. People with persistent respiratory symptoms such as rhinitis, rhino-sinusitis, infertility, recurrent otitis media should seek medical care and undergo further testing. Nasal nitric oxide levels are low in PCD and should be performed as a screening test. Transmission electron microscopy to assess the ultrastructure of cilia is another important investigation that can confirm the diagnosis.

Diagnostic Study of Choice

There is no single diagnostic test for primary ciliary dyskinesia. A combination of the following techniques could contribute to the diagnosis of Primary ciliary dyskinesia.

History and Symptoms

Patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia may present in early infancy with respiratory distress or later in life with chronic bronchitis, persistent rhinorrhea, sinusitis, bronchiectasis, or male infertility.

Physical Examination

Primary ciliary dyskinesia PCD has no characteristic physical examination findings, however, any clue to recurrent sinus infections or respiratory distress should raise concern for diagnosing PCD.

Laboratory Findings

There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Electrocardiogram

Primary ciliary dyskinesia occasionally presents with dextrocardia and situs inversus totalis, non functioning cilia in the embryonal node could be responsible for this mal positioning. Ecg shows right axis deviation, a finding if present should warrant further testing.

X-ray

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.

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT scan

Patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PKD) present with bronchiectasis or chronic sinusitis as the initial presentation which in turn leads to further testing and establishing a diagnosis. A High-resolution CT scan is the most sensitive imaging test to diagnose bronchiectasis but it can not differentiate between different aetiologies as bronchiectasis due to PCD vs Cystic fibrosis. HRCT can also interpret dextrocardia if present. If a chest X-ray in any patient is suspicious of bronchiectasis HRCT should be performed to rule out PCD.

MRI

MRI scans can assess ventilation defects in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia PCD, along with dextrocardia if present.

Other Imaging Findings

There are no other imaging findings associated with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.

Other Diagnostic Studies

There are no other diagnostic studies associated with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.

Treatment

There are no definite treatment options, the goal is to manage associated conditions that can lead to worsening of PCD.

Medical Therapy

There are no definite treatment options to cure Primary ciliary dyskinesia PCD, the goal is to manage associated conditions that can lead to worsening of PCD such as antibiotics for infections, breathing exercises, spirometry for improved lung function, and drainage of secretions.

Interventions

There are no established interventions for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.

Surgery

Chronic rhino-sinusitis can predispose to superinfections with Pseudomonas aerurginosa in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia PCD, endoscopic sinus drainage could facilitate sinus drainage. There is no evidence that suggests the insertion of tympanostomy tubes in cases of recurrent otitis media or otitis media with effusion therefore, regular doctor appointments should be scheduled in order to diagnose conductive hearing loss.

Primary Prevention

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Secondary Prevention

There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia PCD.

References

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