Malignancy of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of lung in aged

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2009 Dec;17(6):634-6. doi: 10.1177/0218492309349810.

Abstract

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation is rare in adults, and often asymptomatic. We describe a case of malignant degeneration of a congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation in a 77-year-old man. Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation must be considered a premalignant lesion, even in older patients. Rigorous preoperative staging must be undertaken. Anatomic resection with extensive lymphadenectomy remains the treatment of choice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar / surgery
  • Aged
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / pathology*
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / surgery
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Precancerous Conditions / pathology*
  • Precancerous Conditions / surgery
  • Thoracotomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome