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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]
Overview
Ultrasound
In cystic fibrosis ultrasound findings include:
- Small cystic degenerations could be observed in the pancreatic tail (in younger patients)[1]
- Echogenic bowel is found on ultrasound in 50% to 78% of fetuses affected with cystic fibrosis. In CF the echogenic bowel is thought to be caused by changes in the consistency of meconium in the small intestine as a result of abnormalities in pancreatic enzyme secretion. The sonographic findings include:
- Diffuse echogenic bowel
- Focal echogenic bowel with calcifications
- Hyperechoic mass
- Bowel dilation
- Hyperechogenic bowel may be attributable to:
- Hypoperistalsis
- Decreased fluid content of the meconium