Cystic fibrosis

Case contributed by Marissa Lewis
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Lung transplant assessment.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
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Cystic and varicose bronchiectasis with central and upper zone predominance. Severe bronchial wall thickening and bronchiectatic cavities. Multi-regional air trapping and areas of atelectasis.

Lipomatous pseudohypertrophy of the pancreas.

Case Discussion

The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis was not provided, however the features of chronic upper zone and central bronchiectasis and lipomatous pseudohypertrophy of the pancreas are typical.

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