Catamenial Pneumothorax: a Case Report and Review of the Literature

Elisa Pappalardo, E Pappalardo, Alexis Laungani, A Laungani, R Durieux, G Dekoster, Raymond Limet, R Limet
Acta chirurgica Belgica · 2007 · vol. 107(6) , pp. 695–696 · doi:10.1080/00015458.2007.11680150 · PMID:18274188 · W2254330178
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Catamenial pneumothorax, a rare condition defined as spontaneous pneumothorax occurring around menstruation, may be linked to endometriosis and is treated surgically and hormonally.

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Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare condition that is often misdiagnosed. It is defined as spontaneous pneumothorax occuring within 72 hours before or after onset of menstruation. Etiology is unknown but could be linked to endometriosis. Treatment is medicosurgical: thoracoscopy for pleural abrasion and hormonotherapy to avoid recurrence.

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endometriosis

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Menstruation Pneumothorax Adult Drainage Humans Male Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Recurrence

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