A Very Rare Entity: Catamenial Pneumothorax

A Serhan Poyraz, Poyraz AS, Ahmet Serhan Poyraz, Dalokay Kilic, Dalokay Kılıç, Kilic D, Ahmet Hatipoglu, Ahmet Hatipoğlu, Hatipoglu A, Demirhan BA, Beyhan A Demirhan, Beyhan Demirhan
Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals · 2005 · vol. 13(3) , pp. 271–273 · doi:10.1177/021849230501300317 · PMID:16113003 · W2145875532
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This case report details a 42-year-old woman's fourth recurrence of right-sided catamenial pneumothorax, confirmed histopathologically as pleural endometriosis, highlighting the need for surgical intervention during menstruation.

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Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax, a variant of spontaneous pneumothorax occurs exclusively in women of menstrual age. Catamenial pneumothorax is associated with a high rate of recurrence. The etiology and pathogenesis is enigmatic. We describe the case of a 42-year-old woman with right-sided catamenial pneumothorax recurring four times, caused by ectopic endometriosis in the pleural layers which was confirmed histopathologically. Surgical treatment should be accomplished during menstruation for optimal visualization of pleurodiaphragmatic endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Menstruation Pleural Diseases Pneumothorax Adult Chest Pain Chest Pain Dyspnea Dyspnea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pleural Diseases Pleural Diseases Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Recurrence

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