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Recurrent catamenial pneumothorax in an adolescent: A case report with review of diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis and is exceptionally uncommon in adolescents. We report a 14-year-old girl with early menarche and heavy …

Published: March 21, 2026, midnight
Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Review of Underlying Etiologies and Diagnostic Imaging Modalities.

This review focuses on the diverse etiologies of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) and the crucial role of imaging in their diagnosis. Unlike primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), which is typically due …

Published: Nov. 7, 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
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
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