Hemothorax associated with endometriosis

S B Wilkins, Wilkins SB, Bell-Thomson J, J Bell-Thomson, D H Tyras, Tyras DH
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 1985 · doi:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)38771-9 · PMID:3982069
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This paper presents an additional case of hemothorax associated with endometriosis and discusses common diagnostic characteristics of this rare condition.

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Abstract

Fifteen cases have been reported of pleural effusion associated with endometriosis. Common characteristics that may aid in the diagnosis are discussed and an additional case is presented.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Hemothorax Lung Neoplasms Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hemothorax Hemothorax Humans Lung Neoplasms Lung Neoplasms Pleural Effusion Pleural Effusion Pleural Effusion Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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