Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and celiac disease in an adult: one patient, two diseases, and three reminders.
This case report describes the uncommon occurrence of celiac disease and cystic fibrosis in an obese adult patient. Apart from its rarity, the case serves to highlight the elusive nature of these 2 diseases when presenting with atypical clinical features in an adult.
Rabinowitz
Israel
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Department of Family Medicine, Clalit Health Services, Haifa, Har Halutz 25129, Israel. raly@netvision.net.il
D000328:Adult; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity