Congenital cystic adenomatoid lung malformation (CCAML)
Cystic adenomatoid lung malformation is a misplaced lung lobe that does not participate in normal breathing after birth. The malformation can be detected prenatally by ultrasound and its severity can be assessed. Depending on their appearance, large and small cystic lung malformations are distinguished from each other.
In most cases, the lung malformation does not cause any impairment to the unborn child; sometimes it even regresses. In a minority of unborn babies, however, the malformed lung tissue can expand during pregnancy to such an extent that it can cause the heart to shift, severely impairing circulation (hydrops) and/or healthy parts of the lungs. Various minimally invasive and/or drug-based treatment options are available to halt or reverse these life-threatening conditions.
If you have any questions about the treatment options for this prenatal condition or would like an assessment of the expected postnatal lung function, please contact us Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 0175/597-1213 or send us an email.
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