Prenatal Diagnostic Imaging: A Focused Approach to Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

Prenatal Diagnostic Imaging: A Focused Approach to Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

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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 Content

Credits

1.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is designated for and awarded to physicians. Non-physician healthcare professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sonographers may participate in activities accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; their respective credentialing and professional organizations independently recognize such participation toward their own continuing education requirements. Organizations that accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™-accredited courses toward non-physician CE include ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
1.00 hour
Released
Jul 15, 2025
Last Review
Jul 15, 2025
Expires
Jul 14, 2028

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define CCAM (CPAM) and understand its embryologic basis.

  2. Identify and differentiate macrocystic vs microcystic CCAMs via ultrasound.

  3. Classify CCAMs (Types 0–IV) and their corresponding ultrasound features.

  4. Evaluate key ultrasound indicators, including mediastinal shift, polyhydramnios, and CVR.

  5. Recognize warning signs such as hydrops fetalis and understand their prognostic implications.

  6. Apply findings to guide appropriate monitoring, referral, and perinatal management.

Target Audience

  • Physicians

  • Sonographers

  • Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS

Disclosure

Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS discloses no such relationships exist

No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.

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 1.00 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.