CCAM/CPAM: Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (Pulmonary Airway Malformation) Patient Stories

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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