Progressive Scoliosis in a Child with Cystic Fibrosis.
Lauren M CastnerSamya Z NasrManuel ArtetaPublished in: Case reports in pediatrics (2019)
We discuss an adolescent female with cystic fibrosis, asthma, and scoliosis who had a rapid decline in her pulmonary function despite typical treatment for a cystic fibrosis exacerbation. Ultimately, she had a fixed airway obstruction likely due to her progressive scoliosis, which improved following surgical intervention.