Meconium Ileus as a First Symptom of Cystic Fibrosis in a Newborn

Czech version

Authors: R. Nekl; A. Mocková; J. Bierhanzlová ¹; J. Kutilová ²
Authors‘ workplace: Neonatologické oddělení FN, Plzeň ; Chirurgická klinika FN, Plzeň ¹; Radiodiagnostické oddělení FN, Plzeň ²
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2006; 145: 671-672
Category: Case Report

Overview

The authors present a case of cystic fibrosis in a newborn. The first symptom of cystic fibrosis in this case was meconium ileus. They describe correct diagnostic method of ileus in newborn, consecutive operation and last but not least they show necessity of follow-up investigations to verification of cystic fibrosis.

Key words:
meconium ileus, cystic fibrosis.

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