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Bronchiectasis with or without elevated sweat chloride 1(BESC1)

MedGen UID:
440868
•Concept ID:
C2749757
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Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: BESC1; Cystic Fibrosis-Like Syndrome; Non-Classic Cystic Fibrosis-Like Syndrome
 
Genes (locations): CFTR (7q31.2); SCNN1B (16p12.2)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0008887
OMIM®: 211400

Definition

Bronchiectasis with or without elevated sweat chloride-1 (BESC1) is characterized by dilation of the airways arising from chronic bronchial inflammation accompanied by chronic cough, purulent sputum, and recurrent respiratory tract infections. Severity is variable, and some patients may be identified in adulthood and have normal respiratory function (Sheridan et al., 2005, Fajac et al., 2008). Genetic Heterogeneity of Bronchiectasis with or without Elevated Sweat Chloride Bronchiectasis with or without elevated sweat chloride-2 (BESC2; 613021) is caused by mutation in the gene encoding the alpha subunit of the epithelial sodium channel (SCNN1A; 600228) on chromosome 12p13, and BESC3 (613071) is caused by mutation in the gene encoding the gamma subunit (SCNN1G; 600761) on chromosome 16p12. Bronchiectasis and elevated sweat chloride associated with pancreatic exocrine dysfunction and infertility are also features of cystic fibrosis (CF; 219700), which is caused by mutation in the CFTR gene (602421). [from OMIM]

Clinical features

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Abnormality of exocrine pancreas physiology
MedGen UID:
866753
•Concept ID:
C4021103
•
Pathologic Function
A functional anomaly of the acinar gland portion of the pancreas that secretes digestive enzymes.
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Bronchiectasis
MedGen UID:
14234
•Concept ID:
C0006267
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Disease or Syndrome
Persistent abnormal dilatation of the bronchi owing to localized and irreversible destruction and widening of the large airways.
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Chronic bronchitis
MedGen UID:
3084
•Concept ID:
C0008677
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Disease or Syndrome
Chronic inflammation of the bronchi.
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Elevated sweat chloride
MedGen UID:
347278
•Concept ID:
C1856646
•
Finding
An increased concentration of chloride in the sweat.
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Recent clinical studies

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

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