Original Article

An Interesting Case Of Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation

S Chatterjee, A Chakraborty

Keywords

chest x-ray, cystic adenomatoid malformation

Citation

S Chatterjee, A Chakraborty. An Interesting Case Of Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation. The Internet Journal of Radiology. 2006 Volume 6 Number 2.

Abstract

An interesting case of cystic adenomatoid malformation.

 

Case

A 6 month old male infant presented with history of recurrent respiratory infections and shortness of breath. A chest skiagram was ordered and Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of the middle lobe of the right lung was diagnosed. The affected region was dull to percussion and air entry was poor. Surgical resection of the involved lobe was advised. The patient has been lost to follow-up.

Figure 1

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Author Information

Saurav Chatterjee, MBBS, ECFMG certified.
Resident, Neurology Intensive Therapy Unit, National Neurosciences Centre, Peerless Hospital,

Anasua Chakraborty, MBBS
AMRI Hospital

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