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Catamenial pneumothorax with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical resection and hormonal therapy: A four-year recurrence-free case.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis. We report a case of CP with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical …

Published: Nov. 5, 2025, midnight
Catamenial Pneumothorax Without Thoracic Endometriosis: A Case Report From the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region.

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare clinical condition first described over seven decades ago. It typically occurs within 72 hours before or after menstruation and is most frequently observed in women …

Published: Oct. 18, 2025, midnight
Whispers of the Lungs: Unraveling the Mystery of Catamenial Pneumothorax.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is an uncommon condition marked by recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women, typically occurring within the first 72 hours of menstruation. It is also the most prevalent manifestation …

Published: Oct. 9, 2025, midnight
Looking at the tip of the iceberg: a case report discussing the diagnosis and management of coexistent diaphragmatic and thoracic endometriosis.

Diaphragmatic endometriosis is considered the most common extrapelvic localization of endometriosis. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) involves endometriotic deposits in the pleura and lungs. Diaphragmatic endometriosis and TES are often discussed …

Published: July 9, 2025, midnight
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Catamenial Pneumothorax : A Report of Five Cases Treated by Diaphragm Reefing with and without Chemical Pleurodesis.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP), the most common manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome, is a rare form of primary spontaneous pneumothorax that occurs in women of reproductive age. Although CP is usually …

Published: March 22, 2025, midnight
Concurrent Inguinal Endometriosis and Catamenial Pneumothorax: A Case Report.

Endometriosis, while prevalent, can manifest in extra-pelvic locations with varying degrees of rarity, but reports of multiple extra-pelvic sites within a patient are extremely rare. We report a unique case …

Published: Feb. 8, 2025, midnight
Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review and Multidisciplinary Approach to Management.

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 …

Published: Dec. 13, 2024, midnight
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.

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 …

Published: Nov. 20, 2024, midnight
A bird-eye view of diaphragmatic endometriosis: current practices and future perspectives.

Diaphragmatic endometriosis is one of the most common localization of extra-pelvic endometriosis and may cause debilitating symptoms such as cyclic shoulder pain, right upper abdominal pain, and right-sided chest pain. …

Published: Nov. 15, 2024, midnight
Pulmonary Endometriosis: A Systematic Review.

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 …

Published: Oct. 31, 2024, midnight
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