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Communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation: a case report
James Stallworth1, Bruce Campbell, Cody Carpenter
1Division of General Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine, 14 Medical Park, Suite 400, Columbia, SC 29203, USA.
Insights
This case highlights congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) as a rare condition linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants. It emphasizes that infants with GER symptoms may require further investigation beyond typical reflux.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare congenital lung malformation.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in infancy.
- The association between CPAM and GERD is infrequently reported.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of CPAM associated with GERD in an infant.
- To contribute to the limited literature on this rare association.
- To raise awareness among clinicians regarding potential underlying conditions in infants with GER symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- This case represents the 25th reported instance of CPAM in a child and the 131st overall in the literature.
- The infant presented with symptoms suggestive of GER.
Conclusions:
- CPAM is a rare but possible association with GERD in infancy.
- Clinicians should consider CPAM in infants with persistent or atypical GER symptoms.
- Further investigation may be warranted in select cases beyond the diagnosis of 'happy spitter'.
Abstract:
CBPFM is a rare finding associated with GERD in infancy. To our knowledge this case represents the twenty-fifth reported case in a child and the one-hundred and thirty first reported case in the literature overall. This case serves to remind the practitioner that children with symptoms of GER may not be just one of the endless number of happy spitters.
