Imaging Cystic Fibrosis: A Case Study

Medical imaging provides an invaluable service for the diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis. A wide array of modalities including radiology, CT, MRI, and ultrasound all contribute to possible diagnosis. Each modality is valuable in detecting different symptoms that can arise due to cystic fibrosis. Possible connections between abdominal and pulmonary pathologies have increased the likelihood of catching cystic fibrosis using multiple imaging modalities together. Although the research of cystic fibrosis is still on a small scale, new drugs are starting to show promising results in relinquishing the effects of cystic fibrosis quickly and effectively.