Endométriose pleurale : une présentation inhabituelle

A. Baram, Baram A, Bagan P, P Bagan, Patrick Bagan, C Danel, Claire Danel, Danel C, A. Badia, Badia A, M Riquet, Marc Riquet, Riquet M
Revue des maladies respiratoires · 2005 · vol. 22(4) , pp. 677–680 · doi:10.1016/s0761-8425(05)85619-0 · PMID:16294186 · W2027063229
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This case report describes a rare instance of pleural endometriosis, a condition where endometrial-like tissue is found in the lining of the lung.

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IntroductionNumerous conditions can produce chronic exudative pleural effusions. Pleural endometriosis is a rare cause of unilateral effusion with diffuse pleural thickening.Clinical caseWe report the case of chronic pleural effusion in a thirty year old African woman, where pleural endometriosis was diagnosed only following pleuro-pulmonary decortication, with the diagnosis being confirmed by immunohistochemistry.ConclusionPleural endometriosis must be considered as a possible diagnosis in women with pleural effusions of unknown aetiology. The presence of endometrial glands or of chorionic cells within the pleura is characteristic. Immunohistochemistry is an important diagnostic tool.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Pleural Diseases Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Immunohistochemistry Pleura Pleura Pleural Diseases Pleural Diseases Pleural Effusion Pleural Effusion Treatment Outcome

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