Cystic fibrosis
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Cystic fibrosis, abbreviated CF, a genetic disease that predominantly affects the lungs. It is inherited autosomal recessive.
Gene
- CFTR gene.[1]
Associated pathology
Pulmonary:
Gastrointestinal tract:
- Pancreatic insufficiency.
- Meconium ileus.
- Meconium peritonitis.
Genitourinary tract:
- Infertility - bilateral absence vas deferens.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Template:Omim
- ↑ McCallum, TJ.; Milunsky, JM.; Cunningham, DL.; Harris, DH.; Maher, TA.; Oates, RD. (Oct 2000). "Fertility in men with cystic fibrosis: an update on current surgical practices and outcomes.". Chest 118 (4): 1059-62. PMID 11035677.