[Catamenial pneumothorax. Case report and review of the literature].

J Kazadi Buanga, Kazadi Buanga J, Alcázar Zambrano Jl, J L Alcazar, Laparte Mc, M C Laparte
Revue francaise de gynecologie et d'obstetrique · 1992 · vol. 87(3) , pp. 145–7 · PMID:1579799 · W2411317659
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This paper reports a case of catamenial pneumothorax, a variant of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with menstruation and often caused by diaphragmatic endometriosis, and reviews its etiology and current treatment options.

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Catamenial pneumothorax is a clinical variant of spontaneous pneumothorax. Its etiology is attributed either, generally, to endometriosis involving the diaphragm, or to prostaglandin-induced bronchiolar constriction. Clinically, it coincides with the onset of menstruation and resolves during the subsequent days. Treatment is currently based upon progestational agents and antigonadotrophins.

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endometriosis

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Menstruation Pneumothorax Adult Danazol Danazol Danazol Female Humans Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax

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