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.

Overweight

Increased body weight with a body mass index of 25-29.9 kg per square meter.


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PMID (PMCID)
16835920
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Paternal isodisomy of chromosome 7 with cystic fibrosis and overgrowth.
Fares F, David M, Lerner A, Diukman R, Lerer I, Abeliovich D, Rivlin J.
Am J Med Genet A. 2006;140(16):1785-8.
We have diagnosed a boy with cystic fibrosis (CF) due to paternal UPD presenting with overweight and developmental delay, not typical features to CF patients.