A Rare Case of Incidental Catamenial Pneumothorax With Endometriosis-Related Ascites and Pelvic Endometriosis

Endometriosis is characterized by the ectopic implantation of a functional uterine lining outside of the uterus. Commonly, it occurs in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterosacral ligaments, and gastrointestinal tract. Less commonly, it may occur in the pericardium, pleura, and central nervous system....

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e63117
Main Authors: Al-Moussally, Feras, Kanakamedala, Sesha, Masarweh, Omar M, Khan, Saud, Crouse, Roger
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Ascites
Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Chest tubes
Diaphragm (Anatomy)
Emergency medical care
Endometriosis
Estrogens
Females
Hemoptysis
Hemothorax
Internal Medicine
Medical diagnosis
Medical history
Menstruation
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Ostomy
Ovarian cancer
Pain
Pelvis
Pneumothorax
Surgery
Uterus
Womens health
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Summary:Endometriosis is characterized by the ectopic implantation of a functional uterine lining outside of the uterus. Commonly, it occurs in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterosacral ligaments, and gastrointestinal tract. Less commonly, it may occur in the pericardium, pleura, and central nervous system. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome includes multiple presentations, most commonly catamenial pneumothorax. We present a case of a catamenial pneumothorax that was incidentally found on imaging after the patient presented with complaints of abdominal pain and weight loss.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.63117