Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Volume Ratio (CVR) Calculator

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Volume Ratio (CVR)

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The Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Volume Ratio (previously known as Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM) Volume Ratio) is a sonographic indicator that has been proposed for the evaluation of fetuses at risk for hydrops and possible intervention. The Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Volume Ratio (CVR) is the volume of the mass normalized for gestational age.

The CPAM volume is estimated using the formula for a prolate ellipse

CPAM volume= (Length X Height X Width X 0.52 )

The CVR is obtained by dividing the CAM volume by the head circumference (measured in cm)

CVR = (Length X Height X Width X 0.52 )/Head Circumference

A CVR of <= 1.6 at presentation suggests that the risk of hydrops developing is low in the absence of a dominant large cyst* Lung lesions with a CVR <1.2 may be followed on a weekly basis. Lesions with a CVR of 1.2 - 1.6 twice per week depending on the gestational age and CVR ratio at initial evaluation

A CVR > 1.6 or a CPAM with a dominant large cyst* increases risk of developing hydrops. Lesions with a CVR of > 1.6 may be followed 2 to 3 times per week.

*The cyst is dominant if it constitutes greater than a third the size of the CPAM. These cysts may increase rapidly in size from fluid accumulation.

The calculator below may be used to estimate the CVR.

Calculations:
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Volume = cm ³
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Volume Ratio (CVR) = cm ²

REFERENCES:
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4. Di Prima FA, Bet al., Antenatally diagnosed congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations (CCAM): Research Review.
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