Presentation
Cough and fever. History of recurrent chest infections.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cystic fibrosis
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There are bilateral predominantly central and upper lobes with lesser extent lower cylindrical bronchiectasis with bronchial wall thickening and mucoid impaction more on the right side.
Case Discussion
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder characterised by producing viscous secretions and dysfunction involving the liver, lungs, pancreas, and small bowel. Diagnosis can be made by a sweat test and genetic study. Most patients diagnosed by the age of 1 year. Most of the clinical manifestations are due to pulmonary and pancreatic insufficiency.