Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
Don't Forget Your Basics: A Late Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis in a Child.
Ujala Mushtaq, Megan Pawtowski, Nidhi Kotwal, Anayansi Lasso-Pirot
Published: 202510.1016/j.pedhc.2025.09.010
Abstract
Delayed diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) can occur. We present a 5-year African American boy with respiratory issues, fevers, rectal prolapse, oily stools, and failure to thrive; despite normal newborn screening. He had low weight (5th percentile),…
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