Thoracic endometriosis: a case report.
Thoracic endometriosis is a rare form of extrapelvic endometriosis. These patients typically present with catamenial pneumothorax or hemoptysis. Adequate clinical history coupled with HRCT helps in early diagnosis and appropriate management of thoracic endometriosis.
Department of Radiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore, India. khiladi001980@yahoo.co.in
Priyank S
PS
Chatra
D000328:Adult; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral