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Thoracic endometriosis syndrome, including catamenial pneumothorax, is often overlooked. This case highlights diaphragmatic defects and liver herniation in a patient with recurrent right-sided pneumothorax.

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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is a rare condition characterized by endometriosis affecting the chest.
  • Key manifestations include catamenial pneumothorax, catamenial hemothorax, catamenial hemoptysis, and pulmonary nodules.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old woman experienced recurrent right-sided pneumothorax over eight years, linked to her menstrual cycle.
  • Chest imaging demonstrated an enlarging mass adjacent to the right hemidiaphragm.

Findings:

  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery revealed diaphragmatic defects and liver herniation through the right hemidiaphragm.
  • Right pleurectomy was performed to manage the recurrent pneumothorax.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing TES, particularly catamenial pneumothorax, in women with recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax.
  • Diaphragmatic abnormalities and associated herniation should be considered in the differential diagnosis.