Right hemothorax secondary to endometriosis

Ernest Ruto Upeh, Olaolopin Ijasan
In: Current Medical Issues · 2020 · vol. 18(3) , pp. 251 · doi:10.4103/cmi.cmi_43_20 · W3041402496
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This case report describes a 26-year-old female with catamenial hemothorax secondary to thoracic endometriosis, highlighting the importance of considering this rare diagnosis in reproductive-age women.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is said to have a low incidence in women with African descent. However, recent studies have shown otherwise. Thoracic involvement is rare; thoracic endometriosis syndrome mostly affects nulliparous women within the ages of 25–35 years. The diagnosis is usually missed or delayed by clinicians. We report the case of a 26-year-old female with catamenial hemothorax secondary to thoracic endometriosis. A high index of suspicion for this condition should be maintained in women of the reproductive age group presenting with dyspnea/chest pain, severe dysmenorrhea, and background history of chronic pelvic pain. A multidisciplinary approach involving the radiographers, gynecologists, pulmonologists, and the thoracic surgeons coupled with hormonal therapy and surgical treatment will go a long way in improving this disease condition and preventing reoccurrences.

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endometriosisthoracic_endometriosischronic_pelvic_paindysmenorrhea

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