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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare condition characterized by recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax occurring in sync with menstruation.
  • It is associated with the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, typically in the thoracic cavity.

Observation:

  • A case of CP is presented in a 38-year-old woman experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath coinciding with her menstrual cycle.
  • Chest X-ray confirmed right-sided pneumothorax.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for the condition.
  • Surgical intervention led to successful pain relief and stabilization.

Implications:

  • CP remains a challenging diagnosis due to its rarity and often delayed recognition.
  • Surgical management, particularly VATS, is considered the most effective treatment for catamenial pneumothorax.