Late presentation of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.151.3.6718709· OSTI ID:6581378

Hulnick, D H; Naidich, D P; McCauley, D I; Feiner, H D; Avitabile, A M; Greco, M A; Genieser, N B

Although most often recognized in neonates and young children, congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung (CCAM) occasionally appears in later years. Three patients, aged 35, 24, and 7 years, are reported. Chest radiographs in each case suggested a localized patchy density, a cystic mass, or a multicystic mass, but computed tomography (CT) best demonstrated the cystic and solid components while ruling out bronchiectasis or major bronchial obstruction. Bronchography contributed no further diagnostic information compared with CT. Each patient underwent lobectomy. Histologically, the characteristic overgrowth of bronchiolar elements replacing normal parenchymal architecture was accompanied by some superimposed inflammatory change.

• Research Organization: NYU-Bellevue Medical Center, New York, NY
• OSTI ID: 6581378
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 151:3; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
AGE GROUPS
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
CHILDREN
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
INFANTS
LUNGS
MALFORMATIONS
MEDICINE
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
RADIOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
TOMOGRAPHY