[An unusual form of recurring pneumothorax]

J F Pruijt, Pruijt JF, A C Roldaan, Roldaan AC
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde · 1991 · vol. 135(13) , pp. 570–2 · PMID:2027407 · W2415534436
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This paper describes two cases of catamenial pneumothorax, a recurring right-sided pneumothorax associated with menstruation, and discusses clinical, etiological, and therapeutic implications, including a case of diaphragmatic endometriosis.

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Abstract

Two cases of catamenial pneumothorax are described. This syndrome is characterized by recurring right-sided pneumothorax associated with menstruation. In one of our patients endometriosis of the diaphragm could be diagnosed in a biopsy, taken during thoracoscopy. Some clinical, etiologic and therapeutic implications are discussed.

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endometriosis

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Menstruation Menstruation Pneumothorax Adult Adult Diaphragm Diaphragm Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Recurrence

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