Regional body composition was determined in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Our hypothesis was that dual energy x ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning could assess the fat free mass, bone mineral content, and fat mass and determine the distribution of the changes.
Section of Respiratory and Communicable Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, Penarth, South Glamorgan CF64 2XX, UK.