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Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disease of the exocrine glands, affecting the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands. Usually beginning in infancy, it is characterized by chronic respiratory infections, pancreatic insufficiency, and susceptibility to heat prostration.

Cirrhosis of the liver, occurring in childhood, is common and may produce portal hypertension, splenomegaly, and hypersplenism.

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