Catalog

Cystic fibrosis of pancreas with pancreatic insufficiency

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Link to WHO Definition

Cystic fibrosis of pancreas with pancreatic insufficiency – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1177164246

This is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder of the pancreas, that is characterised by abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across an epithelium, leading to thick, viscous secretions, with pancreatic insufficiency.