Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation: clinical features, pathological concepts and management in 172 cases.

OBJECTIVE: Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is the most common surgically resected pulmonary malformation in children. This retrospective study was undertaken to present the experience of 172 CCAM cases in a pediatric hospital. METHODS: Published series with a small number of patients reports details of lesions, progress and management. As this study addresses clinical characteristics, progress and surgical procedures in 172 children with CCAM diagnosis, the population includes cases treated and followed up in a pediatric hospital throughout 25 years (1986-2011). RESULTS: Mean age at diagnosis was 48 months (r = 0.03-213), 52% (n = 90) were male. The most common presenting symptoms were respiratory distress in children under 6 months of age (40%) and recurrent pneumonia in older ones (75%; p = 0.001). Lobectomy was the procedure of choice in the majority. All histological types were found: 1 (70%), 2 (24%), 4 (4%), and 0 and 3 (n = 1). A mixed pattern was observed in nine patients. Associated anomalies were found in 47% of children. The most frequent was sequestration (71%), mostly present in CCAM type 2 (p = 0.001). Severe anomalies were mostly related to type 2 (p = 0.008). A pleuropulmonary blastoma and a bronchioloalveolar carcinoma were also observed. Mortality was 5% (n = 9). Risk factors for mortality were respiratory failure (OR = 25.7 [95%CI 3.2-221]; p = 0.03), sepsis (OR = 9.9 [95%CI 8.2-12]; p = 0.002), respiratory assistance requirements (OR = 9.5 [95%CI 2.3-37]; p = 0.04), and severe associated comorbidities (OR = 3.3 [95%CI 1.2-22]; p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS: Related anomalies were observed in almost half of the population. Due to the possibility of recurrent infection or development of malignancies, surgical resection should be considered when CCAM is diagnosed. Surgical outcome is favorable with manageable complications.

Malformação adenomatoide cística congênita: características clínicas, conceitos patológicos e tratamento em 172 casos / Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation: clinical features, pathological concepts and management in 172 cases

OBJETIVO: A malformação adenomatoide cística congênita (MACC) é a malformação pulmonar ressecada cirurgicamente mais comum em crianças. Este estudo retrospectivo foi realizado para apresentar a experiência de 172 casos de MACC em um hospital pediátrico. MÉTODOS: Séries publicadas com um pequeno número de pacientes relatam detalhes de lesões, evolução e tratamento. Como este estudo lida com características clínicas, evolução e procedimentos cirúrgicos em 172 crianças com diagnóstico de MACC, a população inclui casos tratados e acompanhados em um hospital pediátrico ao longo de 25 anos (1986-2011). RESULTADOS: A idade média ao diagnóstico foi de 48 meses (r = 0,03-213), 52% (n = 90) eram do sexo masculino. Os sintomas de apresentação mais comuns foram dificuldade respiratória em crianças com menos de 6 meses de idade (40%) e pneumonia recorrente nas que tinham mais idade (75%; p = 0.001). Lobectomia foi o procedimento de escolha na maioria dos casos. Todos os tipos histológicos foram encontrados: 1 (70%), 2 (24%), 4 (4%) e 0 e 3 (n = 1). Foi observado um padrão misto em nove pacientes. Foram encontradas anomalias associadas em 47% das crianças. A mais frequente foi sequestro (71%), mais presente na MACC tipo 2 (p = 0,001). As anomalias mais graves se relacionaram principalmente com o tipo 2 (p = 0,008). Também foram observados um blastoma pleuropulmonar e um carcinoma broncoalveolar. A mortalidade foi de 5% (n = 9). Os fatores de risco para mortalidade foram falência respiratória (OR = 25,7 [IC95% 3,2-221]; p = 0,03), sepse (OR = 9,9 [IC95% 8,2-12]; p = 0,002), necessidade de assistência respiratória (OR = 9,5 [IC95% 2,3-37]; p = 0,04) e diversas comorbidades associadas (OR = 3,3 [IC95% 1,2-22]; p = 0,008). CONCLUSÕES: Foram observadas anomalias relacionadas em quase metade da população. Devido à possibilidade de infecção recorrente ou desenvolvimento de neoplasias, deve-se considerar a ressecção cirúrgica quando MACC for diagnosticada. O desfecho cirúrgico é favorável e apresenta complicações tratáveis.

OBJECTIVE: Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is the most common surgically resected pulmonary malformation in children. This retrospective study was undertaken to present the experience of 172 CCAM cases in a pediatric hospital. METHODS: Published series with a small number of patients reports details of lesions, progress and management. As this study addresses clinical characteristics, progress and surgical procedures in 172 children with CCAM diagnosis, the population includes cases treated and followed up in a pediatric hospital throughout 25 years (1986-2011). RESULTS: Mean age at diagnosis was 48 months (r = 0.03-213), 52% (n = 90) were male. The most common presenting symptoms were respiratory distress in children under 6 months of age (40%) and recurrent pneumonia in older ones (75%; p = 0.001). Lobectomy was the procedure of choice in the majority. All histological types were found: 1 (70%), 2 (24%), 4 (4%), and 0 and 3 (n = 1). A mixed pattern was observed in nine patients. Associated anomalies were found in 47% of children. The most frequent was sequestration (71%), mostly present in CCAM type 2 (p = 0.001). Severe anomalies were mostly related to type 2 (p = 0.008). A pleuropulmonary blastoma and a bronchioloalveolar carcinoma were also observed. Mortality was 5% (n = 9). Risk factors for mortality were respiratory failure (OR = 25.7 [95%CI 3.2-221]; p = 0.03), sepsis (OR = 9.9 [95%CI 8.2-12]; p = 0.002), respiratory assistance requirements (OR = 9.5 [95%CI 2.3-37]; p = 0.04), and severe associated comorbidities (OR = 3.3 [95%CI 1.2-22]; p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS: Related anomalies were observed in almost half of the population. Due to the possibility of recurrent infection or development of malignancies, surgical resection should be considered when CCAM is diagnosed. Surgical outcome is favorable with manageable complications.

Lower respiratory infections by adenovirus in children. Clinical features and risk factors for bronchiolitis obliterans and mortality.

UNLABELLED: Adenovirus (Ad) respiratory infections have a profound impact in Argentina. Severe chronic disease and a high mortality rate are observed in children after acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) by Ad. METHODS: A retrospective observational study was performed to describe clinical characteristics and to analyze risk factors for bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) and death in 415 children hospitalized with ALRI caused by Ad from March 1988 to May 2005. RESULTS: Mean age of patients was 10.7 months (+/-9.2) Overall 80% of patients were healthy before ALRI. Forty-nine percent recovered, sequelae were observed in 36% and 15% died. Independent risk factors for BO were: >30 days of hospitalization (odds ratio (OR) 27.2, 95% confidence interval (CI) 14.6-50.9), multifocal pneumonia (OR 26.6, 95% CI 5.3-132) and hypercapnia (OR 5.6, 95% CI 3.5-9). Independent risk factors for death in acute stage of disease were: mechanical assistance (OR 121, 95% CI 18.2-814), multifocal pneumonia (OR 102, 95% CI 9.5-31.1), hypercapnia (OR 42.6, 95% CI 10.2-177.1), coagulation disorders (OR 17, 95% CI 8.25-35), neurological symptoms (OR 12.7, 95% CI 3.5-6.6) and co-infection with measles (OR 9.6, 95% CI 2.1-44.2). CONCLUSIONS: High incidence of sequelae and mortality in previously healthy children after Ad infection was observed in a population of children from Argentina.

The impact of infection with human metapneumovirus and other respiratory viruses in young infants and children at high risk for severe pulmonary disease.

We conducted a prospective, observational study to characterize the clinical manifestations of respiratory infections caused by human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and other viruses in 194 premature infants and young children with chronic lung disease or congenital heart disease in Buenos Aires. Children had 567 episodes of respiratory illness and were monitored until they were 2 years old or until the completion of the study. hMPV elicited 12 infections (2%) year-round; 30% were of moderate or greater severity. Human parainfluenza virus type 3 caused 24 infections (4%), and 5 (25%) of 20 lung infections led to hospitalization. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) caused 33 episodes--17% of infections and 32% of hospitalizations during the respiratory season. None of the 10 children infected with influenza virus had severe disease. The present study of at-risk children suggests that hMPV and influenza virus are infrequent agents of severe disease and highlights the need for preventive interventions against RSV in developing countries.