Title of article :
Gastroesophageal Variceal Bleeding as a Complication of Cystic Fibrosis in a 3-Month-Old Patient
Author/Authors :
Motamed، Farzaneh نويسنده , , Fallahi، Gholamhossein نويسنده , , Ahmadi، Faezeh نويسنده , , Bazvand، Fatemeh نويسنده , , Ahmadi، Maedeh نويسنده , , Eftekhari، Kambiz نويسنده , , Rezaei، Nima نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2016
Pages :
2
From page :
220
To page :
221
Abstract :

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease of mucous and sweat glands, which affects the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Herein, we describe a 3-month-old girl with a history of recurrent episodes of urinary tract infections that required hospitalization. She was referred to our center at the age of three months, with massive gastroesophageal variceal bleeding. In physical examination, she had clubbing, hepatosplenomegaly, and mild ascites. Laboratory studies revealed high serum levels of liver enzymes and low level of Albumin. As of suspicious to CF, sweat tests were performed twice which confirmed the diagnosis of CF. Gastrointestinal bleeding due to gastroesophageal varices is a rare complication of CF, which could result as a consequence of hepatobiliary involvement of disease. Early diagnosis of CF could prevent severe complications and even death in this group of patients.

Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Serial Year :
2016
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Record number :
2390634
Link To Document :
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