[Catamenial pneumothorax]

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This paper describes pulmonary endometriosis presenting as catamenial pneumothorax, noting its association with pelvic endometriosis and dissemination via transdiaphragmatic or metastatic routes, with current treatment involving hormone therapy and surgery.

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Abstract

Pulmonary endometriosis has been described as occurring in two forms: --bronchopulmonary with haemoptysis at the periods, --pleuropulmonary with pneumothorax at the periods. In 30-40% of cases it is associated with pelvic endometriosis. The pathways along which it can be disseminated are: --transdiaphragmatic peritoneal migration, --or metastatic migration through the veins and lymphatics. The treatment at present consists of hormone therapy together with surgery.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Lung Neoplasms Menstruation Pneumothorax Adult Chest Tubes Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Humans Lung Neoplasms Lung Neoplasms Lung Neoplasms Luteolytic Agents Luteolytic Agents

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europepmc
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