Recurrent catamenial hemopneumothorax.
A case of recurrent hemorrhagic catamenial hemopneumothorax resulting from diffuse pleural endometriosis is presented. The pathogenesis of this rare entity is discussed, and the immediate and long-term surgical and medical options for therapy are reviewed.
Bhatia
D S
DS
Department of Surgery, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA, USA.
McFadden
P M
PM
Kline
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RC
D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006468:Hemopneumothorax / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012008:Recurrence