Tuberc Respir Dis.  2003 Jul;55(1):107-112. 10.4046/trd.2003.55.1.107.

A Case of Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation(CCAM) of the Lung in Adult

• Cho Y
• Lee YD
• Han M
• Kang TU

• KMID: 1970549
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2003.55.1.107

Abstract

A congenital cystic adenoid malformation of the lung(CCAM) is characterized by an anomalous fetal development of the terminal respiratory structures, resulting in the adenomatoid proliferation of the bronchiolar elements and cystic formation. CCAM has been detected on the fetus, premature babies and stillborn as well as infants and children. An adult presentation of CCAM is extremely rare. When cystic lesions occur with a repeated infection, an evaluation of the cystic lesions requires a differential diagnosis of CCAM, sequestration, a lung abscess, a pneumatocele and a bronchogenic cyst. The definite treatment of CCAM is the surgical removal of the involved lobe. We report a case of a CCAM in a 24-year-old female with a brief review of the relevant literature.

Keyword

Congenital cystic adenoid malformation; Lung cysts; Lung anomalities

MeSH Terms

Adenoids
Adult*
Bronchogenic Cyst
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Fetal Development
Fetus
Humans
Infant
Lung Abscess
Lung*
Young Adult