Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.809**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2474-1655
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655
Major Scope
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Child Birth
- Sleep Medicine and Disorders
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Radiology Cases
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Pathology
Abstract
Citation: Ann Clin Case Rep. 2022;7(1):2197.DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655.2197
Multidisciplinary Management of a Large Microcystic Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation
Jadzia Tin-Tsen Chou1*, Anastasia Kalantarova1, Monika Borkowska-Kłos2, Jakub Kornacki1 and Ewa Wender-Ozegowska1
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Reproduction, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland 2Department of Neonatal Infectious Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland
*Correspondance to: Jadzia Tin-Tsen Chou
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Abstract:
Introduction: Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations (CPAMs) are rare sporadic lesions frequently associated with poor fetal prognosis. Type 3 CPAMs are characterized by small hyperechogenic cysts (<5 mm). Hydrops often develops secondarily, and the fetal survival rate is approximately 5% in this setting. Case Report: We present a case of a large type 3 CPAM complicated by fetal hydrops. The lesion was detected at 19 Gestational Weeks (GW) and confirmed by fetal MRI at 29 GW. At 22 GW, a course of maternal steroids was given as a possible treatment of type 3 CPAM. Peritoneal-amniotic shunt was placed twice to reduce fetal ascites, with unsatisfactory results. Similarly, polyhydramnios was relieved by two amnioreductions, but redeveloped soon after. A baby girl was delivered spontaneously at 33 GW, and received a two-stage partial lobectomy in the first three months of life. She now approaches one year of age, with near-to-normal growth and developmental milestones. Discussion: The survival of this infant can be attributed to prenatal management, accurate diagnostic imaging, and early postnatal surgical intervention. Her outcome is unexpectedly positive and she may expect a good quality of life. Multidisciplinary vigilance and collaboration with frequent specialist follow ups was the key to success for both mother and child.
Keywords:
CPAM; CVR; Peritoneal-amniotic shunt; Polyhydramnios; Fetal hydrops
Cite the Article:
Tin-Tsen Chou J, Kalantarova A, Borkowska-Kłos M, Kornacki J, Wender-Ozegowska E. Multidisciplinary Management of a Large Microcystic Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2022; 7: 2197..