Abdominal manifestations of cystic fibrosis in adults: a review

Australas Radiol. 2004 Dec;48(4):450-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2004.01345.x.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal manifestations of disease are present in most adults with cystic fibrosis. Radiologists are familiar with the classical imaging characteristics of end-stage pulmonary disease and the radiological findings of meconium ileus in neonates. As most patients now live into adulthood, recognition of the imaging appearances of abdominal disease is important to enable prompt diagnosis and treatment. Accordingly, this article presents typical imaging appearances of the adult gastrointestinal manifestations of cystic fibrosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography