Cystic Fibrosis

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Mind Map on Cystic Fibrosis, created by jessica_garnsey on 13/10/2015.
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Cystic Fibrosis
  1. Genetic Disorder
    1. Autosomal Recessive
      1. Abnormal Exocrine Gland Function
        1. Excessive Salt in Sweat
          1. Most common Lethal Disease in Whites
            1. Median Lifespan 25 years
            2. Diagnosis
              1. Prenatal
                1. Chromosome Testing
                2. Postnatal
                  1. Sweat Chloride Test
                3. Pancreatic Involvement
                  1. Lack of Trypsin - malabsorption
                    1. Rectal Prolapse
                      1. Meconium Ileus
                        1. Liver Cirrhosis
                          1. Gallstones
                            1. Salivary Gland Obstruction
                            2. Pulmonary Involvement
                              1. Excessive Mucus
                                1. Reduced Cilia Function
                                  1. Recurrent Infections
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