A case of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of lung with poor outcome

Abstract

This article describes a case of ultrasound diagnosis of congenital cystic adenomatoid lung malformation (CCALM) of the right lung type I at 31+2 weeks of gestation associated with mediastinum displacement, nonimmune hydrops and massive polyhydramnios. The volume of amniotic liquid was approximately 4000 ml. The newborn’s weight was 2800 g, heart failure and lung disorders were revealed. The diagnosis of CCALM was confirmed by pathologoanatomic examination.