Primary Article

Unexpected Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis at Autopsy

Authors: BERYL J. ROSENSTEIN MD, TERRY S. LANGBAUM, KEVIN WINN MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Over an 11-year period, we encountered four cases in which an unexpected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) was first established on the basis of typical autopsy findings. Our experience suggests that the occurrence of such cases is more common than generally appreciated and emphasizes the often crucial role of the autopsy in medical practice.

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