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Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in adults with diffuse bronchiectasis.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 Mar 2004
Hubert Dominique, Fajac Isabelle, Bienvenu Thierry, Desmazes-Dufeu Nadine, Ellaffi Madiha, Dall'ava-Santucci Josette, Dusser Daniel
Abstract excerpt
We assessed the contribution of the sweat test, genotyping and nasal potential difference (NPD) in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) in adults with diffuse bronchiectasis (DB). Among 601 adults referred for DB from 1992 to 2001, 46 were diagnosed with CF. The sweat test was positive in 37 patients and normal or intermediate in nine patients. Two CF mutations were identified in 18 patients (39%) by screening...
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