Question 105 · LEK · Cystic fibrosis
A 10-year-old child was referred to the out-patient pulmonary clinic because of a chronic cough and recurrent respiratory tract infections, usually occurring with an expectoration of purulent sputum. The medical history shows meconium ileus after the birth and a small body weight gain. The episodes of steatorrhea are also present. Which of the following is the most probable diagnosis?
- A. asthma.
- B. primary ciliary dyskinesia.
- C. chronic sinusitis.
- D. cystic fibrosis.
- E. tuberculosis.
Hint
Meconium ileus in the neonatal period is a red flag pointing to one specific multisystem genetic disease.
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