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.

Splenomegaly

Abnormal increased size of the spleen.


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PMID (PMCID)
16952592
 MIXED_SAMPLE Child
Outcome of total splenectomy with portosystemic shunt for massive splenomegaly and variceal bleeding in cystic fibrosis.
Robberecht E, Van Biervliet S, Vanrentergem K, Kerremans I.
J Pediatr Surg. 2006;41(9):1561-5.
Multilobular biliary cirrhosis and portal hypertension are frequent complications of cystic fibrosis liver disease, leading to esophageal varices and splenomegaly.
16952592
 MIXED_SAMPLE Child
Outcome of total splenectomy with portosystemic shunt for massive splenomegaly and variceal bleeding in cystic fibrosis.
Robberecht E, Van Biervliet S, Vanrentergem K, Kerremans I.
J Pediatr Surg. 2006;41(9):1561-5.
Outcome of total splenectomy with portosystemic shunt for massive splenomegaly and variceal bleeding in cystic fibrosis.