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Revision as of 15:38, 24 September 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Cystic fibrosis Microchapters

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Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Cystic fibrosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Chest X Ray

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

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Primary Prevention

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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

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Case #1

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Overview

X-rays and CT scans are used to examine the lungs for signs of damage or infection.

CT

Chest

  • Bronchiectasis
  • Mucous plugging

Abdomen

  • Pancreas: complete fatty replacement of the pancreas

CT demonstrates mucous plugging and complete pancreatic atrophy

References

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