title: Rapid progression to diabetes in a four-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis.
abstract: Cystic fibrosis (CF) results from mutations in the gene that encodes the CF transmembrane conductance regulator protein located on chromosome 7. This gene encodes a protein that functions as a cyclic adenosine monophosphate-regulated chloride channel. Abnormal function of the channel results in aberrant conductance across the apical
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Konya Education and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Pirgon
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cekmez
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eren
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors