title: Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation.
abstract: Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is an infrequently seen abnormality. The pathology of the various types has been well described, but the pathogenesis of the defect is less clear. A review of the literature revealed a lack of nursing information relevant to the disease itself. This article presents a review of the pathophysiology of CCAM, medical management, and differential diagnosis in addition to the intricate care involved in nursing an infant with this defect.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Maenner
mesh_terms: D015615:Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000451:nursing; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology