Young syndrome

Orpha code: 3471OMIM code: 279000

Definition

A rare respiratory disease characterized by recurrent sinopulmonary infections and bronchiectasis predominantly in the lower lung fields, as well as azoospermia with reduced fertility, due to production of thick, viscous mucus which causes mild airflow obstruction in the respiratory tract and obstruction of sperm transport in the genital tract. Patients commonly present in adulthood. Sweat gland and pancreatic function are normal.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Azoospermia-sinopulmonary infections syndrome
Azoospermia - infekcje zatoki płuc
Sinusitis-infertility syndrome
ORPHA code
3471
OMIM code
279000
ICD10 code
N46
ICD11 code
CB40.1

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