[Endometriosis of the lung diagnosed with videothoracoscopy].

A Gebski, Gebski A, J Kozak, Józef Kozak, Kozak J
Pneumonologia i alergologia polska · 1998 · vol. 66(3-4) , pp. 226–8 · PMID:9857669 · W2404460585
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This case report describes the diagnosis of a non-symptomatic pulmonary endometriosis presenting as multiple nodules, confirmed via thoracoscopy and histopathology after non-invasive methods were ineffective.

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A case of non symptomatic pulmonary endometriosis appearing as multiple nodules on chest X ray and chest CT scan is reported. 43 year old woman was admitted to surgical department because of suspicion of neoplastic dissemination of unknown origin. Non invasive diagnostic procedures were not effective. Diagnosis of pulmonary endometriosis was established with thoracoscopy with lung sampling, confirmed with histopathologic evidence.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Lung Diseases Thoracoscopy Biopsy Biopsy Endometriosis Female Humans Lung Lung Lung Lung Diseases Middle Aged Thoracoscopy Tomography, X-Ray Computed Video Recording

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