Spontaneous Resolution of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) Type 1 in an 8-Month-Old Female from Ethiopia: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Commonly reported symptoms include infection, hemorrhage, dyspnea, pneumothorax, nutritional difficulties, sudden respiratory compromise and malignant transformation [2]. Surgery remains the cornerstone treatment of symptomatic lesions, but the postnatal management of asymptomatic CPAM remains controversial [3]. Spontaneous resolution of CPAM is an infrequent event, and its mechanisms remain poorly understood, but there are reported cases [4][5][6]. We report a case of CPAM type 1 in an 8-month-old female child who experienced spontaneous resolution without any surgical intervention. Case DescriptionAn 8-month-old female child presented with a oneweek history of dry cough, fast breathing, grunting, and fever. She was initially managed for severe community-acquired pneumonia at a primary hospital with IV antibiotics and intranasal oxygen for 2 week, but her respiratory symptoms persisted. A chest X-ray revealed pneumatocele with a possible bronchogenic cyst. The patient was referred to specialized Hospital for further evaluation and management. The patient had episodes of fast breathing and grunting, consistent with respiratory distress. The patient had no known family history of asthma or contact with TB diagnosed