Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis, abbreviated CF, a genetic disease that predominantly affects the lungs. It is inherited autosomal recessive.

Gene

• CFTR gene.

Associated pathology

Pulmonary:

• Bronchiectasis.

Gastrointestinal tract:

• Pancreatic insufficiency.
• Meconium ileus.
• Meconium peritonitis.

Genitourinary tract:

• Infertility - bilateral absence vas deferens.

See also

• Lung.
• Pediatric pathology.