Hematological findings in Greek children with cystic fibrosis.

43 children with cystic fibrosis, of whom 16 had not received pancreatic 
extracts, were investigated hematologically. No difference was observed in mean hemoglobin 
and serum iron levels and bone marrow non hemoglobin iron between 
patients receiving and those not receiving pancreatic enzymes. A significant proportion 
of children in both groups were found to have mild iron 
deficiency. These findings are in agreement with the view that pancreatic 
insufficiency does not increase iron absorption. 