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Congenital cystic adenamatoid malformation | CCAM | Army Doctor Interview | CAPF | interview guide

Congenital cystic adenamatoid malformation | CCAM | Army Doctor Interview | CAPF | interview guide #ccam Lungs are normally divided into sections called lobes; three on the right and two on the left. A congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is an abnormality of one or more lobes in which the lobe forms as a fluid-filled sac, called a cyst, which does not function as normal lung tissue. CCAMs develop with equal frequency on either side of the lung, but rarely occur on both sides. Most CCAMs either shrink or are small enough not to cause a problem. They are almost always benign, although in rare cases, they become cancerous later in life. The cyst also can become infected and cause pneumonia. For this reason, it's generally recommended to remove CCAMs after birth. But exceptionally large CCAMs can result in serious and potentially fatal problems in fetuses. Signs & symptoms Most cases congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) are diagnosed via prenatal ultrasound, before the child is born. However, the first sign of CCAM is often a pregnant mother who measures too big for her due date because there is too much amniotic fluid. This is due to the CCAM pushing on the heart and esophagus of the fetus, preventing the fetus from swallowing amniotic fluid. A large CCAM can cause a condition called hydrops — accummulation of fluid in the skin, chest, or abdomen that reflects severe heart failure — as it presses against the heart and makes it work harder to circulate blood. About 10 percent of all fetuses with CCAM develop hydrops. Untreated, a fetus with hydrops and CCAM usually will not survive. The mass can be so large that it limits lung development and causes pulmonary hypoplasia, or small lungs. The CCAM can also push on the heart and the esophagus of the fetus, preventing the fetus from swallowing amniotic fluid. This can result in the mother suffering from polyhydramnios, or too much amniotic fluid. Watch more such videos Doctor & nurse Interviews l Army Doctor:    • AMC Doctor Interview l Army Doctor