A case of catamenial pneumothorax with diaphragmatic fenestrations
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This case report presents evidence of diaphragmatic fenestrations contributing to transperitoneal migration of endometrial implants, potentially causing recurrent catamenial pneumothorax.
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BACKGROUND: Considerable controversy exists with regards to the physiopathogenesis of catamenial pneumothorax. The rarity of catamenial pneumothorax makes understanding of its pathophysiology and verification of etiological mechanisms difficult.
OBJECTIVE: To contribute evidence to the knowledge base on the pathogenesis of catamenial pneumothorax.
CASE REPORT: We describe a case of catamenial pneumothorax with images that substantiate the pore hypothesis as a cause of recurrence of air in the pleural cavity in this patient.
CONCLUSION: Our case report contributes evidence that transperitoneal migration of endometrial implants may occur through diaphragmatic fenestrations. Surgical options may be more viable to prevent recurrent pneumothoraces in such patients.
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