Conjunctival goblet cells in patients with cystic fibrosis.

In five patients with cystic fibrosis of the pancreas the mucous glandular 
system of the conjunctiva was studied, as changes, if any, in 
the conjunctival goblet cells might be applicable as a diagnostic test 
in questionable cases. A whole-mount technique was used, specially developed for 
studying conjunctival goblet cells. In all five cases the qualitative as 
well as quantitative goblet-cell findings were in accordance with a previously 
reported normal material. In particular, there were no signs of stagnated 
secretion. 