Role of imaging modalities in cystic fibrosis

Numerous imaging modalities play an important role in the management of pat ients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Thus diagnosis, therapy,and prognosis is i nfluenced by the morphologic findings depict by these modalities. The aim of this article is the describe the role of conventional radiograph ic studies, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the evaluation of pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and skeletal manifestatio ns seen by CF. The role of the imaging modalities will be compared and disc ussed with clinical diagnostic procedures.