Pulmonary congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, type I, presenting as a single cyst of the middle lobe in an adult: case report
2007
Case of Pulmonary Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation in an Adult
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Morelli Luca, Piscioli Irene, Licci Stefano, Donato Salvatore, Catalucci Alessia, Del Nonno Franca
Primary Institution: Department of Pathology, 'S. Maria del Carmine' Hospital, Rovereto (TN), Italy
Conclusion
Surgical resection is the recommended treatment for congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) to prevent complications.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with persistent cough and haemoptysis.
- A CT scan revealed a single expansive cystic mass in the right middle lobe.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of CCAM type I.
Takeaway
A man had a big cyst in his lung that needed to be removed to keep him healthy.
Methodology
The patient underwent a middle right lobectomy after imaging confirmed a single cystic mass.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 38-year-old man.
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