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Report of a Korean patient with cystic fibrosis, carrying Q98R and Q220X mutations in the CFTR gene.
Journal of Korean medical science - 1 Jun 2006
Koh Won-Jung, Ki Chang-Seok, Kim Jong-Won, Kim Jeong-Ho, Lim Seong Yong
Abstract excerpt
Although cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most frequently seen autosomal-recessive disorders in Caucasians, it is extremely rare in the Korean population. Recently, a 15-yr-old Korean boy was admitted to our hospital complaining of coughing, sputum, and exertional dyspnea. Chest radiographs and computed tomographic chest and paranasal sinus scans revealed diffuse bronchiectasis and pansinusitis. Pulmonary...
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