Cystic fibrosis

Discussion:

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by producing viscous secretions and dysfunction involving the liver, lungs, pancreas, and small bowel. Diagnosis can be made by a sweat test and genetic study. Most patients diagnosed by the age of 1 year. Most of the clinical manifestations are due to pulmonary and pancreatic insufficiency.

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