Life-Threatening Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation in the Premature Neonate

Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Jun;49(3):210-3. doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.3.210. Epub 2016 Jun 5.

Abstract

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation is a rare, but well-known disease. It can be managed conservatively in patients without symptoms or require surgical removal when symptomatic. The surgical option of choice is en bloc resection of the affected lesion. We report an experience of life-threatening congenital cystic adenoid malformation in a low-birth-weight (1,590 g) premature neonate who was successfully treated with a lobectomy of the lung.

Keywords: Cystic adenomatoid malformation of lung, congenital; Infant, low birth weight; Infant, premature.

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