[Pneumothorax during menstruation: a case report].

J Mikaszewska-Pietraszun, J Mikaszewska-Pietrasźun, W Zawalski
Ginekologia polska · 2001 · vol. 72(5) , pp. 308–10 · PMID:11526763 · W2413830821
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A 39-year-old woman with catamenial pneumothorax, a clinical variant of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with endometriosis, was diagnosed and treated with danazol following laparoscopy.

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Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial glands lie outside the uterine cavity. The underlying pathophysiological mechanism remain unclear. Pelvic localizations are common but thoracic are possible. Catamenial pneumothorax is a clinical variant of spontaneous pneumothorax. The 39 years old women with catamenial pneumothorax is reported. Patient suffered from endometriosis. Diagnosis was established on clinical grounds. After laparoscopy the danazol treatment was started.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Menstruation Pneumothorax Thoracic Diseases Adult Danazol Danazol Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Estrogen Antagonists Estrogen Antagonists Female Humans Menstruation Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Thoracic Diseases Thoracic Diseases Thoracic Diseases

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