Congenital Lung Anomalies

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CHAPTER 14 Congenital Lung Anomalies

Step 2: Preoperative Considerations

CCAMs derive from the abnormal branching of the immature bronchioles during lung development. They are commonly seen in the lower lobes and derive their blood supply from the pulmonary vessels; most have a communication with the tracheobronchial tree.

image Figures 14-2 and 14-3 are of a neonate with a congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of the left lower lobe. The left lung is overexpanded with multiple cystic areas present. There is significant shift of the mediastinum to the right hemithorax. The stomach bubble and nasogastric tube are situated below the diaphragm, aiding in the differential diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.