Article
Phenotype/genotype correlation and cystic fibrosis related diabetes mellitus (Italian Multicenter Study).
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2000
Cotellessa M, Minicucci L, Diana M C, Prigione F, Di Febbraro L, Gagliardini R, Manca A, Battistini F, Taccetti G, Magazzù G, Padoan R, Pizzamiglio G, Raia V, Iapichino L, Cardella F, Grinzich G, Lucidi V, Tuccio G, Bignamini E, Salvatore D, Lorini R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A genotype/phenotype correlation between early onset cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) and the N1303K mutation of the CF gene was previously identified in a small series of 28 CFRD patients, out of 313 CF patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In order to confirm the observation, data of 141 CFRD patients out of 1,229 CF patients attending 14 Italian CF centers were collected. All patients were older...
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