Endometriosis - A rare cause of primary spontaneous pneumothorax

Low QJ, Q J Low, Qin Jian Low, Cheo SW, Seng Wee Cheo, S W Cheo, W H Wong, Wong WH, Goh KS, Kuala Goh, K S Goh
The Medical journal of Malaysia · 2019 · vol. 74(5) , pp. 445–446 · PMID:31649227 · W2997613570
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This case report details a 36-year-old female experiencing dyspnea related to her menstrual cycle, ultimately diagnosed with catamenial pneumothorax.

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Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare condition. We report a case of a 36-year-old female who presented with dyspnoea every time before she had her regular menses. Further investigation confirmed that she had catamenial pneumothorax. With this case we wish to highlight this rare diagnostic entity that every clinician should keep in mind.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Menstruation Menstruation Pneumothorax Adult Adult Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Rare Diseases Rare Diseases Recurrence

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