[The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in adults: lessons from a family story].

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INTRODUCTION: Cystic fibrosis is usually diagnosed during the first years of life. Diagnosis may be achieved in adults with milder forms of the disease at any age. CASE REPORTS: We report the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in three adults within the same family. A 39 yr old man, was diagnosed with congenital absence of the vas deferens; the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis was achieved based on a positive chloride...

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