Background: Endometriosis is a systemic, inflammatory, estrogen-dependent condition characterized by endometrial stroma and gland-like lesions outside of the uterus. It causes a range of symptoms, notably chronic pelvic pain, infertility …
Catamenial Pneumothorax in a Patient Undergoing Low-Dose Estrogen-Progestin Therapy: A Case Report Cureus
A 46-year-old woman on low-dose estrogen-progestin (LEP) therapy for endometriosis developed a right-sided pneumothorax. Surgical findings included a pulmonary bulla in the right middle lung lobe and a small hole …
This review presents current opinions on an uncommon condition called catamenial pneumothorax (CP), which is usually associated with thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES). TES is characterized by the presence of endometriotic …
Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is a rare condition where endometrial tissue is found in the pleura, parenchyma, and/or diaphragm. Haemoptysis is a common manifestation of pulmonary endometriosis and can be …
Circulating endometrial cells (CECs) have emerged as a new biomarker of advanced disease in women with endometriosis. The identification of several subtypes of CECs (e.g., stem cell-like, epithelial, glandular, stromal) …
Outcomes and Trends of Open Thoracotomy and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Surgical Management of Catamenial Pneumothorax: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of a Thai Population Cureus
Background Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is characterized by pneumothorax associated with menstrual cycles and thoracic endometriosis. This study aimed to review the outcomes and trends for surgical treatment of CP in …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial-like glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity, which mainly occurs in the pelvic cavity. Pulmonary endometriosis, or thoracic endometriosis syndrome …
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a condition characterized by recurrent spontaneous pneumothoraxes in women, in temporal pattern with menstrual bleeding. This report presents two cases of CP from a family of …