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Recurring spontaneous pneumothorax associated with menses
Southern Medical Journal
|April 1, 1976
Summary
Catamenial pneumothorax, a recurrent condition often affecting women aged 30-40 with endometriosis, involves right-sided collapsed lungs linked to menstruation. Treatment options include hormonal therapy or surgical intervention for persistent cases.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Pulmonology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare condition characterized by recurrent collapsed lungs (pneumothorax) occurring in conjunction with menstruation.
- It typically affects women between 30 and 40 years old and is frequently associated with endometriosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of catamenial pneumothorax in a 34-year-old woman.
- To highlight the typical clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and management strategies for this condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature on catamenial pneumothorax and endometriosis.
Main Results:
- The case involved a 34-year-old woman experiencing recurrent right-sided pneumothorax.
- The condition is often right-sided due to congenital perforations in the right hemidiaphragm, allowing endometrial tissue to enter the thoracic cavity.
Conclusions:
- Catamenial pneumothorax is a distinct syndrome requiring physician awareness for accurate diagnosis.
- Management options include ovulation-suppressing drugs or surgical pleural ablation for recurrent episodes.