Fibrosis quística

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Fibrosis quística

Síntomas:

Dado que existen más de 1.000 mutaciones del gen de la fibrosis quística, los síntomas son distintos de persona a persona. Pero, en general, incluyen:

Signos y exámenes:

Existe un examen de sangre para ayudar a detectar la fibrosis quística. El examen busca variaciones en un gen que se sabe que causa la enfermedad. Otros exámenes utilizados para diagnosticar la fibrosis quística abarcan:

La fibrosis quística puede alterar los resultados de los siguientes exámenes:

Referencias:

US Food and Drug Administration. FDA Approves First DNA-based Test to Detect Cystic Fibrosis . Rockville, MD: National Press Office; May 16, 2005. Press Release P05-23.

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