Catamenial Pneumothorax Associated with Endometriosis of the Diaphragm

Yamazaki S, S Yamazaki, Ogawa J, J Ogawa, Jun‐ichi Ogawa, Koide S, S Koide, Akira Shohzu, Yoshiyuki Osamura, A Shohzu, Shohzu A, Y Osamura, Osamura Y
Chest · 1980 · vol. 77(1) , pp. 107–109 · doi:10.1378/chest.77.1.107 · PMID:7351131 · W2068225403
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This paper discusses catamenial pneumothorax, a rare condition characterized by recurrent pneumothorax occurring during menstruation, and its association with diaphragmatic endometriosis.

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A case of catamenial pneumothorax is documented. At thoracotomy, there was a small black mass measuring 10 x 6 mm associated with surrounding petechiae on the top of the dome of the right diaphragm. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of endometrial tissue. We could not find any diaphragmatic defect in this case.

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endometriosis

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Diaphragm Endometriosis Menstruation Pneumothorax Thoracic Neoplasms Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Pneumothorax Thoracic Neoplasms

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