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.

Secondary hyperparathyroidism

Secondary hyperparathyroidism refers to the production of higher than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the presence of hypocalcemia.


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PMID (PMCID)
3871414
MALE Adult
Vitamin D metabolism and osteomalacia in cystic fibrosis.
Friedman HZ, Langman CB, Favus MJ.
Gastroenterology. 1985;88(3):808-13.
A 25-yr-old black man with cystic fibrosis and cirrhosis developed symptoms of osteomalacia and hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and low circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD).