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- Title
Increased prevalence of mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator in children with chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Authors
Raman, Vidya; Clary, Randall; Siegrist, Karen L; Zehnbauer, Barbara; Chatila, Talal A
- Abstract
Chronic rhinosinusitis results in significant morbidity in the pediatric population; however, no predisposing factor is found in many cases. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a recognized cause of chronic rhinosinusitis. Although the carrier frequency for CF ranges from 3% to 4% in the general white population, the prevalence of mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) among children with chronic rhinosinusitis is unknown. Our objective was to study the frequency of CFTR mutations among children with chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Publication
Pediatrics, 2002, Vol 109, Issue 1, pE13
- ISSN
1098-4275
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1542/peds.109.1.e13