Cystic Fibrosis

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive fluids. What is the Pathology of Cystic Fibrosis?…
Cystic Fibrosis

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder of chloride ion transport that affects fluid secretion in exocrine glands and in epithelial lining of respiratory, gestational, and reproductive tracts. Cystic fibrosis is commonly due to Delta-F508 genetic mutation. What is the Pathology…