Cystic Fibrosis

An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the EXOCRINE GLANDS. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION; chronic RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS; PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY; maldigestion; salt depletion; and HEAT PROSTRATION.

Also Known As:

Mucoviscidosis; Cystic Fibrosis of Pancreas; Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas; Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis; Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis; Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic; Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary; Fibrosis, Cystic; Pancreas Fibrocystic Disease; Pancreas Fibrocystic Diseases

Digestive System Diseases: 1042
- Pancreatic Diseases: 1635
  - Cystic Fibrosis: 21553
Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Lung Diseases: 22246
  - Cystic Fibrosis: 21553
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Inborn Genetic Diseases: 11939
  - Cystic Fibrosis: 21553
- Diseases Newborn Infant: 266
  - Cystic Fibrosis: 21553

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