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Catamenial Pneumothorax as an Underrecognized Manifestation of Thoracic Endometriosis: A 25-Year Single-Center Experience.

Objectives: Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare but clinically relevant cause of spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) in women and is associated with high recurrence rates. We hypothesized that CP is underrecognized …

Published: June 25, 2026, midnight
Thoracic Endometriosis and Catamenial Pneumothorax: Imaging Pitfalls and an Integrated Diagnostic Approach.

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare form of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax occurring in women in temporal association with the menstrual cycle, most commonly within 72 h before or after the onset …

Published: June 11, 2026, midnight
Stromal-only endometriosis catamenial pneumothorax: A diagnostic algorithm with potential pitfalls.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax occurring synchronously with menstruation and represents the most common manifestation of thoracic endometriosis. CP predominantly involves the right hemithorax …

Published: May 19, 2026, midnight
Recurrent catamenial pneumothorax in an adolescent: A case report with review of diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis and is exceptionally uncommon in adolescents. We report a 14-year-old girl with early menarche and heavy …

Published: March 21, 2026, midnight
Surgical strategies for spontaneous pneumothorax: a narrative review.

Spontaneous pneumothorax encompasses both primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP), which differ in etiology and recurrence risk. Surgical management aims to control air leaks and prevent recurrence …

Published: March 18, 2026, midnight
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for catamenial pneumothorax: Insights from a single-centre experience.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare cause of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women of reproductive age, typically linked to endometriosis. It usually occurs 24 h before or within 72 h …

Published: Feb. 26, 2026, midnight
Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Review of Underlying Etiologies and Diagnostic Imaging Modalities.

This review focuses on the diverse etiologies of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) and the crucial role of imaging in their diagnosis. Unlike primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), which is typically due …

Published: Nov. 7, 2025, midnight
Catamenial pneumothorax with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical resection and hormonal therapy: A four-year recurrence-free case.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis. We report a case of CP with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical …

Published: Nov. 5, 2025, midnight
Catamenial Pneumothorax Without Thoracic Endometriosis: A Case Report From the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region.

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare clinical condition first described over seven decades ago. It typically occurs within 72 hours before or after menstruation and is most frequently observed in women …

Published: Oct. 18, 2025, midnight
Whispers of the Lungs: Unraveling the Mystery of Catamenial Pneumothorax.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is an uncommon condition marked by recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women, typically occurring within the first 72 hours of menstruation. It is also the most prevalent manifestation …

Published: Oct. 9, 2025, midnight
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