Extra pelvic endometriosis and catamenial pneumothorax.

The Medical journal of Malaysia · 1996 · vol. 51(4) , pp. 480–1 · PMID:10968038 · W2417789999
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This paper describes a rare case of extra pelvic endometriosis presenting as catamenial pneumothorax, which was successfully treated with hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy after poor response to medical therapy.

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Abstract

Extra pelvic endometriosis is rare and its presentation is varied. A case of pulmonary and umbilical endometriosis which presented as catamenial pneumothorax is presented. Due to poor response to medical treatment, a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was done to relieve the patient of her recurrent symptoms.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Lung Diseases Menstruation Pneumothorax Umbilical Cord Endometriosis Female Humans Lung Diseases Middle Aged Pneumothorax

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