When to suspect atypical cystic fibrosis.

J Fam Pract

Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.

Published: September 2010

AI Article Synopsis

  • Not all cystic fibrosis patients exhibit typical symptoms like high sweat chloride levels or severe lung issues.
  • Some patients may present atypically, challenging the usual understanding of the disease.
  • These cases encourage healthcare providers to consider unconventional diagnoses and approaches in their evaluations.

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Not all patients with cystic fibrosis have abnormal sweat chloride levels, severe lung disease, or failure to thrive. These 2 cases remind us to think "outside the box".

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