[Catamenial pneumothorax]

Casella F, F Casella
Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift · 1976 · vol. 106(3) , pp. 82–3 · PMID:1251159 · W6979203754
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This review of 33 reported catamenial pneumothorax cases found right-sided occurrence, with endometriosis identified in 8 of 27 thoracotomy patients and pelvic endometriosis in 11 patients.

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Abstract

Including the case herein recorded, 33 cases of spontaneous pneumothorax occurring concurrently with menses (catamenial pneumothorax) have now been reported. The pathogenesis of the pneumothorax is not understood; it appears to occur exclusively on the right side. In 27 patients who underwent exploratory right thoracotomy, pleural or diaphragmatic endometriosis was found in 8 cases. 11 patients had clinical or histologic evidence of pelvic endometriosis.

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endometriosisthoracic_endometriosis

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Menstruation Menstruation Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Adult Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans

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