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Chung, Jung, Kim, Choi, and Seo: Two cases of catamenial pneumothorax
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2012; 55(12): 1031-1034.

Published online: 18 December 2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.12.1031

Two cases of catamenial pneumothorax

Chan Kyung Chung, MD, Yeon Soo Jung, MD, Jeong Hyeon Kim, MD, Young Sik Choi, MD, Seok Kyo Seo, MD

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Corresponding author: Seok Kyo Seo, MD. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Korea. Tel: +82-2-2228-2236, Fax: +82-2-313-8357, tudeolseo@yuhs.ac

Received 30 May 2012       Revised 10 August 2012       Accepted 9 October 2012

Copyright © 2012. Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Abstract

Endometriosis is usually found in pelvic cavity such as in ovary. But, endometriosis has been described in other organs, although rare, such as intestine, kidney, lung, liver, gall bladder, and pancreas. Catamenial pneumothorax is defined as a recurrent pneumothorax within 72 hours of onset of menstruation and it is a rare cause of spontaneous pneumothorax. We, hereby, report two cases of successfully treated catamenial pneumothorax by gonadotrophin releasing hormone agonist with progestin or oral pill after surgical treatment.

Keywords: Endometriosis, Catamenial pneumothorax, GnRH agonist, Progestin, Oral pill

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Fig. 1
Intra-operative photograph depicting diaphragm with endometrial deposits seen as hemorrhagic discoloration (case 1).
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Fig. 2
Chest radiograph showing a pneumothorax (case 1).
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Fig. 3
Chest radiograph showing a pneumothorax (case 2).
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Fig. 4
Gross findings of resected diaphragm (case 2).
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