Case Report

Recurrent Catamenial Hemopneumothorax

Authors: DEVINDER S. BHATIA MD, P MICHAEL McFADDEN MD, RICHARD C. KLINE MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A case of recurrent hemorrhagic catamenial hemopneumothorax resulting from diffuse pleural endometriosis is presented. The pathogenesis of this rare entity is discussed, and the immediate and long-term surgical and medical options for therapy are reviewed.

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