Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis

Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation

Abstract Introduction Intestinal Obstruction and Its Complications Nonobstructive Bowel Manifestations

Pancreatic Abnormalities Hepatobiliary Abnormalities CF and Gastrointestinal Malignancy

Prognosis and Future Perspectives Summary Source Information References

Source Information

From the Departments of Radiologic Pathology (G.A.A.) and Pediatric Pathology (E.S.S.), Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Bldg 54, Rm M-121, Alaska and Fern Sts, Washington, DC 20306-6000; the Departments of Radiology (G.A.A., W.R.C.) and Pediatrics (D.R.P.), National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md; and the Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pa (R.I.M.). Received January 31, 1996; revision requested February 13 and received March 6; accepted March 7. Address reprint requests to G.A.A.

Abbreviations: CF = cystic fibrosis, H-E = hematoxylin-eosin

Index terms: Children, gastrointestinal tract, 70.1496 ð Fibrosis, cystic, 70.1496 ð Gastrointestinal tract, diseases, 70.1496 ð Infants, gastrointestinal tract, 70.1496, 74.1441

The opinions and assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official nor as reflecting the views of the Departments of the Navy or Defense.

Abstract Introduction Intestinal Obstruction and Its Complications Nonobstructive Bowel Manifestations

Pancreatic Abnormalities Hepatobiliary Abnormalities CF and Gastrointestinal Malignancy

Prognosis and Future Perspectives Summary Source Information References