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Pathophysiology of Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease

By Vania L. Kasper MD; David N. Assis MD

Hepatobiliary complications of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) constitute a significant burden for persons with CF of all ages, with advanced CF liver disease in particular representing a leading cause of mortality. The causes of the heterogeneity of clinical manifestations, ranging from steatosis to focal biliary cholestasis and biliary strictures, are poorly understood and likely reflect a variety of environmental and disease-modifying factors in the setting of underlying CFTR mutations. This review summarizes the current understanding of the pathophysiology of hepatobiliary manifestations of CF, and discusses emerging disease models and therapeutic approaches that hold promise to impact this important yet incompletely addressed aspect of CF care.

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Journal Issue: Remaining Barriers to Normalcy in Cystic Fibrosis: Advances in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

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