Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland.


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7580270
 MALE Adult
Amyloid goiter in cystic fibrosis.
Samuels MH, Thompson N, Leichty D, Ridgway EC.
Thyroid. 1995;5(3):213-5.
We describe a euthyroid patient with cystic fibrosis and widespread amyloidosis who presented with a rapidly enlarging goiter and symptoms of local compression that compromised his pulmonary status.
7580270
 MALE Adult
Amyloid goiter in cystic fibrosis.
Samuels MH, Thompson N, Leichty D, Ridgway EC.
Thyroid. 1995;5(3):213-5.
A review of the literature reveals only five previous cases of amyloid goiter in patients with cystic fibrosis.
7580270
 MALE Adult
Amyloid goiter in cystic fibrosis.
Samuels MH, Thompson N, Leichty D, Ridgway EC.
Thyroid. 1995;5(3):213-5.
Amyloid goiter in cystic fibrosis.
7580270
 MALE Adult
Amyloid goiter in cystic fibrosis.
Samuels MH, Thompson N, Leichty D, Ridgway EC.
Thyroid. 1995;5(3):213-5.
In contrast to other patients with reactive amyloidosis and goiter, patients with cystic fibrosis may require thyroid surgery to relieve airway compression that can compromise pulmonary function.
7580270
 MALE Adult
Amyloid goiter in cystic fibrosis.
Samuels MH, Thompson N, Leichty D, Ridgway EC.
Thyroid. 1995;5(3):213-5.
However, as more patients survive into adulthood, amyloid goiter may become a more common complication of cystic fibrosis.