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==Gene== | ==Gene== | ||
*CFTR gene.<ref name=omim219700>{{OMIM|219700}}</ref> | *CFTR gene.<ref name=omim219700>{{OMIM|219700}}</ref> | ||
==Clinical features== | |||
Mnemonic ''CF PANCREAS'':<ref>URL: [http://www.valuemd.com/pediatrics_mnemonics.php http://www.valuemd.com/pediatrics_mnemonics.php]. Accessed on: 14 March 2012.</ref> | |||
*Chronic cough. | |||
*Failure to thrive. | |||
*Pancreatic insufficiency, e.g. steatorrhea. | |||
*Alkalosis. | |||
*Nasal polyps & neonatal intestinal obstruction ([[meconium ileus]]). | |||
*Clubbing & chest x-ray findings. | |||
*Rectal prolapse. | |||
*Electrolyte elevations in sweat. | |||
*Absence of [[vas deferens]]. | |||
*Sputum with ''Pseudomonas''. | |||
==Associated pathology== | ==Associated pathology== | ||