Relation between mutations of the cystic fibrosis gene and idiopathic pancreatitis.

doi:10.1056/NEJM199809033391002

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Relation between mutations of the cystic fibrosis gene and idiopathic pancreatitis.

The New England journal of medicine - 3 Sept 1998

Cohn J A, Friedman K J, Noone P G, Knowles M R, Silverman L M, Jowell P S

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BACKGROUND: It is unknown whether genetic factors predispose patients to idiopathic pancreatitis. In patients with cystic fibrosis, mutations of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene typically cause pulmonary and pancreatic insufficiency while rarely causing pancreat...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Chlorides
Chronic Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
Female
Genotype
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mutation
Nasal Mucosa
Pancreatitis
Phenotype
Sweat

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