Cystic fibrosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Bronchiectasis is visible in the upper zones of both lungs. 

Case Discussion

In a young patient upper zone bronchiectasis has a narrow differential with cystic fibrosis the most likely diagnosis. This is a patient with known CF. 

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