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[Adenomatoid malformation as peripheral round shadow in lung]
Attila Vaskó1, Judit Kovács, Andrea Fodor
1Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Tüdogyógyászati Klinika.
Orvosi Hetilap
|October 9, 2007
Summary
A rare lung malformation, cystic adenomatoid malformation, was diagnosed in a 17-year-old female. This condition, an abnormal growth of bronchiolar structures, is typically found in early life but can present in adulthood.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Cystic adenomatoid malformation (CAM) is a rare congenital lung malformation.
- It involves abnormal development of terminal bronchiolar structures.
- CAM often co-occurs with other congenital anomalies.
Observation:
- A case report details a 17-year-old female presenting with a peripheral round shadow on chest X-ray.
- Surgical intervention and subsequent histological examination confirmed CAM.
- This presentation in late adolescence is uncommon.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed cystic adenomatoid malformation.
- The lesion was identified as an abnormal growth of terminal bronchiolar structures.
- Differential diagnosis is crucial to distinguish CAM from other cystic lung diseases.
Implications:
- This case highlights the rare occurrence of CAM presenting in adulthood.
- It underscores the importance of considering CAM in the differential diagnosis of adult pulmonary cystic lesions.
- Further research may explore potential links between adenomatoid malformations and lung cancer development.
