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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas.
… that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas, which stops digestive enzymes from reaching the … that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas. … Cystic Fibrosis, CF, Genetic Disease, Cystic … that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks the pancreas. … Genetic Disorders …
Genetic Disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's ability to regulate iron absorption.
… excess iron is deposited in the cells of the liver, heart, pancreas, joints and pituitary gland, leading to diseases …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… also develop cysts in other organs such as the liver and pancreas; abnormalities of blood vessels (vascular system) …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… Seizure disorder (epilepsy). Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).  … Symptoms that suggest WAGR …
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Dr. Settara Chandrasekharappa is an associate investigator in NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch.
… primarily of the parathyroid, pituitary and endocrine pancreas, and caused by mutations in a novel tumor suppressor …