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Thorax 54:701-706 doi:10.1136/thx.54.8.701
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Management of antenatally diagnosed pulmonary sequestration associated with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation

Table 3

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation

Characteristics Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
Frequency 6.5% 2.5% 10%
Associated anomalies 8% 56% Nil
Cyst size (cm) 3–10 0.5–3 <0.5
Predominant epithelium Ciliated pseudostratified columnar Ciliated columnar and cuboidal Cuboidal (minimal ciliation)
Mucous cells 32% Nil Nil
Cartilage 10% Nil Nil
Striated muscle Nil 12% Nil
Presence of intervening pulmonary parenchyma Yes Yes No
Prognosis Good Good Poor

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