Cystic adenomatoid malformation of the lung: A diagnostic dilemma

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) of the lung is an uncommon anomaly that arises from excessive disorganised proliferation of tubular bronchial structures excluding the alveoli. These are believed to represent focal pulmonary dysplasia because skeletal muscle may be identified from within the cyst wall. This report describes a case of an infant operated for presumed diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Diaphragm was found to be normal and further investigations revealed cystic mass in the lower lobe of the left lung. Thoracotomy was done to resect the lesion that revealed a type II CCAM on histopathological examination. The case stresses the need for better clinical examination and advanced radiological investigations in doubtful cases

Accuracy of references in Indian Journal of Surgery

The references are an important component of any scientific publication. Accuracy of references is essential for providing credibility to the manuscript, authors and journal. This study found extremely high error rate in the references of the Indian Journal of Surgery. Sincere effort is required on the part of authors and editorial board to improve the citations

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