Cystic fibrosis

Case contributed by Jane McEniery
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left sided pleuritic chest pain

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Right-sided Port-a-Cath, with tip in the right atrium.  Normal heart size.

Case Discussion

The appearances are typical for cystic fibrosis. The diagnosis was established on a newborn screening test. 

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