The congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) of the lungs is a rare congenital abnormality that it is usually discovered during childhood. Late-onset CCAM is extremely uncommon, usually detected as a radiographic finding in adult patients. Timely diagnosis of this condition is important mainly because of the risk of recurrent infections and mainly for its neoplastic potential. The case of an adult patient is presented.
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