<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is a rare abnormality of lung development. It was classified into 5 types by Stocker in 2002 and is also known under the name of congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM). Cases are typically identified prenatally by routine ultrasonography screening. CCAM may present in the older child and adult as an incidental finding. The case presented is of a 21-year-old male patient who suffered from pulmonary infections with a recurrent productive cough 3-4 times the last 4 years. CT scanning of the thorax showed multiple cystic lesions in the right middle and lower lobes. The areas with the lesions were resected. The macroscopic and histological findings were typical for congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation type 2, which was the final diagnosis. Clinical presentations and prognosis depend on the type of lesion and its sequelae. The diagnosis is confirmed histologically.</p></abstract>

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is a rare abnormality of lung development. It was classified into 5 types by Stocker in 2002 and is also known under the name of congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM). Cases are typically identified prenatally by routine ultrasonography screening. CCAM may present in the older child and adult as an incidental finding. The case presented is of a 21-year-old male patient who suffered from pulmonary infections with a recurrent productive cough 3-4 times the last 4 years. CT scanning of the thorax showed multiple cystic lesions in the right middle and lower lobes. The areas with the lesions were resected. The macroscopic and histological findings were typical for congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation type 2, which was the final diagnosis. Clinical presentations and prognosis depend on the type of lesion and its sequelae. The diagnosis is confirmed histologically.

Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation Of The Lung: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature

Department of General and Clinical pathology, Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Medical Faculty, Medical University, Varna

Department of Surgical Diseases, Medical Faculty, Medical University, Varna

Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Research

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Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is a rare abnormality of lung development. It was classified into 5 types by Stocker in 2002 and is also...

Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation Of The Lung: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature

Pubblicato online: 22 dic 2015

Pagine: 160 - 163

Ricevuto: 01 nov 2014

Accettato: 01 dic 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jbcr-2015-0168

Parole chiave
congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, types, prognosis

© 2015 Doroteya V. Malinova et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation Of The Lung: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature

Pubblicato online: 22 dic 2015

Pagine: 160 - 163

Ricevuto: 01 nov 2014

Accettato: 01 dic 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jbcr-2015-0168

Parole chiavecongenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, types, prognosis

© 2015 Doroteya V. Malinova et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, types, prognosis