Prenatal Diagnostic Imaging: A Focused Approach to Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation
Course Overview
This course provides a focused approach to prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM), the most common fetal lung lesion. It covers key imaging techniques, lesion measurement, and Doppler evaluation to accurately identify and assess CPAM. Through case studies and practical examples, participants will gain confidence in diagnosis, differential considerations, and multidisciplinary management to improve fetal and neonatal outcomes.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Define CCAM (CPAM) and understand its embryologic basis.
Identify and differentiate macrocystic vs microcystic CCAMs via ultrasound.
Classify CCAMs (Types 0–IV) and their corresponding ultrasound features.
Evaluate key ultrasound indicators, including mediastinal shift, polyhydramnios, and CVR.
Recognize warning signs such as hydrops fetalis and understand their prognostic implications.
Apply findings to guide appropriate monitoring, referral, and perinatal management.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS
Disclosure
Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS discloses no such relationships exist
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
July 15th, 2025
Date of Most Recent Review
July 15th, 2025
Expiration Date
July 15th, 2028
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
