title: Congenital pulmonary airway malformation in a 36 year-old female.
abstract: Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), previously known as congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM), is an inborn abnormality of the lower respiratory system. Most often diagnosed in the perinatal period, these anomalies usually present with tachypnea, cyanosis, and respiratory distress. However, rare cases are asymptomatic and undiagnosed until adulthood.
authors.affiliation: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH 45701, USA; Northeast Ohio Medical University, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA; St. Elizabeth Health Center/Mercy Health System Youngstown, Department of Medical Education and Research, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Youngstown, OH 44501, USA.
authors.forename: Timothy J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Barreiro
authors.affiliation: St. Elizabeth Health Center/Mercy Health System Youngstown, Department of Medical Education and Research, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Youngstown, OH 44501, USA.
authors.forename: Lucas
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Henn
authors.affiliation: St. Elizabeth Health Center/Mercy Health System Youngstown, Department of Medical Education and Research, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Youngstown, OH 44501, USA.
authors.forename: Sisham
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ingnam
authors.affiliation: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH 45701, USA; St. Joseph Health Center, Department of Medical Education, Warren, OH 44484, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sypert
keywords: Abnormal radiograph; Bronchial anomalies; Congenital abnormality; Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation; Congenital pulmonary airway malformation; Lung mass; Thoracic imaging