A rare massive presentation of catamenial hemothorax

Akhilesh Somani, Somani A, Saran Pillai, Pillai S, Munam Maryam, Maryam M, Anoop T. Chakrapani, Chakrapani A, Anoop Chakrapani
The American journal of emergency medicine · 2019 · vol. 38(8) , pp. 1695.e1–1695.e3 · doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2019.158474 · PMID:31784387 · W2984145968
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This case report details a rare instance of a massive hemothorax associated with menstruation, highlighting the importance of considering gynecological etiologies in cases of spontaneous hemothorax.

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Abstract

Catamenial hemothorax is a rare manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. It is commonly seen associated with pelvic endometriosis in nulliparous reproductive-age women. Most cases are minor and self-limiting. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman who presented with prolonged worsening dyspnea and was found to have a massive hemothorax on evaluation.

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endometriosis

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Pneumothorax Adult Dyspnea Dyspnea Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Radiography, Thoracic Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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