Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the sonographic appearances and prenatal natural history of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung. Methods: In each case a detailed examination of the thoracic lesion and a complete fetal survey was performed. The pregnancies that elected to continue were followed to term. Results: A total of 26 cases were identified. The pregnancy was electively terminated in nine cases (35%). All the remaining 17 pregnancies ended in liveborn infants (100%). The lesion disappeared completely in three fetuses (18%). Of the 14 infants in whom the lesion was confirmed at birth nine required surgery in the neonatal or post-natal period. Five children did not undergo surgery. Conclusions: Conservative management appears to be an adequate medical practice in cases of isolated congenital unilateral cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung, in the absence of hydrops and/or acute polyhydramnios.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 159-162 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Cystic adenomatoid malformation
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Ultrasonography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Reproductive Medicine
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology