The Amyloidoses Collection

Basic Information
Disease Name: Cystic Fibrosis
Alternative Names:
  • Cystic Fibrosis of Pancreas
  • Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas
  • Mucoviscidosis
  • Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis
MeSH Description: An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the exocrine glands. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator expressed in several organs including the lung, the pancreas, the biliary system, and the sweat glands. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in airway obstruction; chronic respiratory infections; pancreatic insufficiency; maldigestion; salt depletion; and heat prostration.
Type: Clinical condition associated with amyloidosis
ICD-10 Classification Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Tissue: Kidney, Liver, Spleen, Heart, Gastrointestinal Tract, Lung
Associated Amyloidosis: AA Amyloidosis
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Co-deposited Proteins: No information available
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