CASE 106

History: A 25-year-old man has been under lifelong medical care for recurrent chest infections.

1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in Figure A? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Cystic fibrosis

B. Diabetes mellitus

C. Hemochromatosis

D. Chronic pancreatitis

E. Shwachman’s syndrome

2. Which is the most common of the following abdominal complications of cystic fibrosis?

A. Infertility

B. Meconium ileus

C. Rectal prolapse

D. Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency

3. What is the definitive treatment for cystic fibrosis?

A. Lung transplantation

B. Pancreas transplantation

C. Prenatal genetic testing

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