Postnatal Surgery for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation: Emma’s Story
Emma, now 25, was born with a life-threatening birth defect. Her family’s experience at CHOP early on in her life have inspired her to pursue a career in science.
Patient stories
CCAM/CPAM: Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (Pulmonary Airway Malformation) Patient Stories
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM) Surgery: Owen’s Story
The fetal medicine team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia made a treatment plan for his CCAM/CPAM, and Owen is now home and happy after surgery.
Fetal Surgery for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation: Elijah’s Story
Elijah needed a lifesaving surgery while he was still in his mother’s womb. Today, he's an active 6-year-old who loves basketball and T-ball, goes swimming, rides his bike, and rock climbs.
Lifesaving Surgery for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Adison’s Story
Kathleen’s decision to travel from Florida to deliver her son in Philadelphia turned out to be a lifesaver when the cysts inside his CCAM ruptured at birth.