[Lung cystic adenomatoid malformation: our experience]. / Malformación adenomatoidea quística, nuestra experiencia.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CAM) is a rare entity in pediatrics. To know about it will lead us to its analysis, diagnosis and adequate surgical treatment. AIM: To show our experience for the diagnosis and treatment of lung (CAM). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Over a period from 1995 to 2000 twenty-one patients with (CAM) diagnosis were treated. Diagnosis was based upon clinical evaluation, laboratory and radiological findings: these include thorax X-ray, CT scan, echo Doppler and Angiography. The elective treatment was lobectomy. RESULTS: Twenty-one patients from the Children's Hospital "Sor María Ludovica" of La Plata city were retrospectively studied over a period from 1995 to 2000. Patient's average age was 3.4 years, fourteen were feminine and seven masculine. The study consisted of clinical evaluation and imaging diagnosis thorax-x ray; CT scan, echo Doppler and Angiography. SURGICAL TREATMENT lobectomy. Pleural drainage was left. No deaths were registered. Pathological studies confirmed the diagnosis and type of CAM. Follow up was indicated in all patients. CONCLUSIONS: The awareness of the present pathology on the part of pediatricians makes possible considerations for careful diagnostic studies and early patient referral.