Recurring Catamenial Pneumothorax Treated with a Gn-RH Analogue

Hans Slabbynck, H Slabbynck, Slabbynck H, Laureys M, M Laureys, N Impens, Nicole Impens, Impens N, De Vroey P, Paul Devroey, P De Vroey, Schandevyl W, W Schandevyl
Chest · 1991 · vol. 100(3) , pp. 851 · doi:10.1378/chest.100.3.851 · PMID:1832373 · W1999372816
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This case report details the successful treatment of recurring catamenial pneumothorax with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog.

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Abstract

We report a case of recurring catamenial pneumothorax with concurrent pelvic endometriosis. Thoracoscopy revealed a blue-like lesion on top of the dome of the right hemidiaphragm. Microscopic examination of biopsy specimens showed endometriosis. The patient was treated with a Gn-RH analogue and remains well without further evidence of pneumothorax after six months.

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endometriosis

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Buserelin Menstruation Pneumothorax Adult Buserelin Buserelin Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Goserelin Humans Pleural Neoplasms Pleural Neoplasms Pleural Neoplasms Pneumothorax Recurrence

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