Thoracic endometriosis is an uncommon but likely underrecognized manifestation of extragenital endometriosis that can present with catamenial pneumothorax, chest pain, and respiratory symptoms. This case series reviews imaging findings from …
Thoracic endometriosis is a rare manifestation of extra pelvic endometriosis and it is often missed because of its variable clinical presentation. A 33-year-old woman undergoing evaluation for secondary subfertility presented …
Pelvic neuropathy is an under-recognised contributor to chronic pelvic pain in women, yet a structured overview of its identifiable causes has been lacking. In this narrative review we searched PubMed, …
Background: Cerebral endometriosis is an exceptionally rare manifestation of extrapelvic endometriosis and remains a diagnostic challenge because its clinical and imaging features may mimic more common neurological, inflammatory, vascular, or …
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Recurrent hemorrhagic pleural effusion presents as a challenge for both the clinician and the patient, with common causes being tuberculosis, malignancy, and collagen vascular diseases. Among uncommon causes of recurrent …
The mechanism by which catamenial pneumothorax develops remains unclear. Although diaphragmatic lesions are characteristic findings, the actual pulmonary sources of air leakage have not been well documented. Therefore, this study …
Chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) affects an estimated 4%-21% of patients following inguinal hernia repair, with rates varying by technique, follow-up duration, and pain definition, and requires a systematic, multidisciplinary …
Catamenial pneumothorax is an uncommon manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome, usually associated with small right-sided diaphragmatic fenestration. We report an extreme presentation in a woman in her late 40s who …
Objectives: Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare but clinically relevant cause of spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) in women and is associated with high recurrence rates. We hypothesized that CP is underrecognized …