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.

Hypopyon

Presence of pus (appears as a white fluid) producing a fluid level in the inferior part of the anterior chamber.


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PMID (PMCID)
16249765
MALE Child
[Cystic fibrosis and uveitis in childhood and multiple sclerosis at adulthood].
Baudet D, Minot-Myhie MC, Guyomard JL, Vanhaecke F, Edan G, Charlin JF.
J Fr Ophtalmol. 2005;28(8):850-3.
We report the case of a patient with cystic fibrosis who suffered severe bilateral uveitis, with hypopyon, retinal vasculitis, and polyarthritis when he was 6 years old.