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Rectal Organoid Morphology Analysis ROMA: A Diagnostic Assay in Cystic Fibrosis
Published on: June 10, 2022
Unusual presentation of CF in an infant
José Dario Portillo Miño1, Efrén Esteban Cerón Muñoz2
1School of Medicine, San Martin University Foundation, Hospital Universitario Departamental de Nariño, From Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Infantil Los Angeles, Pasto (Nariño), Colombia.
Insights
This case report highlights a rare, lethal presentation of Cystic Fibrosis in an infant with early hepatobiliary manifestations and jaundice. Early diagnosis of this genetic disorder is crucial for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Hepatology
- Genetics
Background:
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a common autosomal recessive disorder.
- Hepatobiliary manifestations occur in approximately 30% of CF patients.
- Liver involvement typically presents in late stages, often at puberty.
Abstract:
This case report attempts an approach to the clinical findings of hepatobiliary manifestations in Cystic Fibrosis. Infant less than 1-month-old with an insidious clinical picture that debut with hepatobiliary manifestations and jaundice, upper respiratory infection and gastrointestinal sepsis non-specific. Cystic Fibrosis is the most frequent autosomal recessive clinical condition in Caucasians. It is associated with liver involvement around 30%. In children, hepatobiliary symptoms occur at puberty when damage to the liver system is in advanced stages. The atypical presentation of Cystic Fibrosis with liver involvement is very rare and lethal. Understanding the different form of Cystic Fibrosis, it is essential for early diagnosis and to achieve integral management.
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