[An unusual form of recurring pneumothorax].
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.
Pruijt
J F
JF
Bronovo Ziekenhuis, afd. Longziekten, 's-Gravenhage.
Roldaan
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D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013906:Thoracoscopy