Liver involvement in cystic fibrosis. A report of 9 cases

Helv Paediatr Acta. 1978 Nov;33(4-5):351-64.

Abstract

9 out of 204 unselected cystic fibrosis (CF) patients seen at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Berne, Switzerland, over the last 20 years had clinically overt liver disease. In 7 patients liver cirrhosis was demonstrated (3.4%). Focal biliary cirrhosis was the pertinent finding in 3 cases, whereas another 3 showed unspecific nodular cirrhosis. One infant presented with prolonged obstructive jaundice due to partial extrahepatic atresia and delayed passing of meconium. Two other patients had steatosis. A review of the literature dealing with clinical and laboratory findings in CF patients with liver disease is given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / pathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / pathology
  • Liver Diseases* / pathology
  • Male