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Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Peer-reviewed Medical Quarterly
e-ISSN 2588-2570
p-ISSN 2588-2562
Catamenial pneumothorax (a Case Report)
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*Corresponding Author: Corresponding author: Mohammad Ali Hessami, Iran, E-mail: Email: mahessami@hotmail.com
Published online:Mar 19, 2009
Article type:Case Report
Received:Nov 18, 2007
Accepted:Aug 10, 2008
How to Cite:Hessami MA, Goodarzi S. Catamenial pneumothorax (a Case Report). J Kermanshah Univ Med Sci. 2009;12(4):e79951. doi:
Abstract
Introduction: Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare disease caused by presence of endometrial tissues in chest cavity showing itself with pneumothorax 24 to 48 hours after the beginning of menstrual period .
A case of Catamenial pneumothorax is presented here.
Case presentation: The case was a 17-year-old young woman admitted to hospital with symptoms and signs including chest pain, dyspnea, tachypnea and decreased breath sounds in right hemithorax started with her menstrual period. The patient had a history of similar attacks in her previous menstrual periods. Right pneumothorax was observed in the x-ray. Tube thoracostomy was inserted and chemical pleurodesis was administered. Treatment with decapeptil (GNRH analog) injection continued for 6 months.
Conclusion: Diagnosis of the disease is clinical. Early diagnosis and treatment is recommended for all the patients in reproductive ages with dyspne, chest pain and pneumothorax as well as a history of recurring symptoms during the previous menstrual periods.
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