The X-ray and CT Signs of Four Cases of Pulmonary Endometriosis and Review of Related Literatures

Objective To improve the understanding the X-ray and CT signs of Pulmonary Endometriosis(PEM).Methods Analysis the X-ray and CT scanning images of four PEMs confirmed in our hospital,referring to literature.Results The X-ray and CT scan images of PEMs manifest the limited exudation and nodular focus,and the exudation is more common.Conclusion The women whose lung leaf segments X-ray or CT scan images manifest the limited exudation or nodular focus and who hemoptysis during menstruation and have history of abortion,excepting related lung disease,should be considered as PEM.