title: Thoracic endometriosis: first reported case in Puerto Rico and review of literature.
abstract: Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue in extra uterine sites. It affects 5-15% of females during their reproductive years. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome is characterized by the presence of functional endometrial tissue within the pleura, the lung parenchyma or the airway. The overall prevalence of this condition is unknown due to a lack of epidemiological studies, variety of symptoms, signs and locations. We present the first reported case of recurrent catamenial pneumothorax in Puerto Rico and a review of recent literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital San Lucas Ponce, Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Prerdoc@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: García Gubern
authors.forename: Lissandra
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rolón Colon
authors.forename: Orlando
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Vazquez Torres
authors.forename: Gretchen
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Martinez Alayón
authors.forename: Alexis
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Santos Santiago
authors.forename: Eugenio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mulero Portela
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011647:Puerto Rico