Fluorescein dilaurate test of exocrine pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis

The fluorescein dilaurate test, a non-invasive test of exocrine pancreatic function, was carried out on 21 children with cystic fibrosis and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, and 12 healthy siblings. The test clearly discriminated between the patients with cystic fibrosis and severe exocrine pancre...

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 1990-07, Vol.65 (7), p.788-789
Main Authors: Dalzell, A M, Heaf, D P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Children
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis - diagnosis
Cystic Fibrosis - physiopathology
Diagnosis
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - diagnosis
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - physiopathology
Female
Fluorescein
Fluoresceins
Humans
Indicators and Reagents
Male
Medical examination
Pancreas
Pancreas - physiopathology
Pancreatic Function Tests - methods
Pancreatic insufficiency
Pediatrics
Physiological aspects
Testing
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Summary:The fluorescein dilaurate test, a non-invasive test of exocrine pancreatic function, was carried out on 21 children with cystic fibrosis and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, and 12 healthy siblings. The test clearly discriminated between the patients with cystic fibrosis and severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and the normal control subjects.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.65.7.788