Recurrent pleural effusion secondary to endometriosis: a rare malady

Seethala Chittemsetti, Nandakishore Baikunje, Giridhar Belur Hosmane, Shubha Bhat, Shubha P. Bhat
BMJ case reports · 2021 · vol. 14(4) , pp. e240057 · doi:10.1136/bcr-2020-240057 · PMID:33849867 · W3155757603
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This case report details a young woman with recurrent hemorrhagic pleural effusion, ultimately diagnosed as thoracic endometriosis via video-assisted thoracoscopic biopsy, who is currently responding well to pleurodesis and hormonal treatment.

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Abstract

Thoracic endometriosis is a rare entity, wherein thoracic endometrial tissue deposition occurs. Recurrent pleural effusion is one of its manifestations. Diagnosis and treatment are often challenging, owing to the rarity of the condition and recurrences. We present an interesting case of a young woman of childbearing age who presented with recurrent haemorrhagic pleural effusion. She was referred to our centre after her initial video-assisted thoracoscopic biopsy was inconclusive. She was re-evaluated, and video-assisted thoracoscopic biopsy confirmed thoracic endometriosis. She underwent pleurodesis two times and currently on hormonal treatment, maintaining well.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisthoracic_endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Pleural Effusion Pleural Effusion Pleural Effusion Female Hemothorax Humans Pleurodesis Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy

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