Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is a rare condition where endometrial tissue is found in the pleura, parenchyma, and/or diaphragm. Haemoptysis is a common manifestation of pulmonary endometriosis and can be …
Circulating endometrial cells (CECs) have emerged as a new biomarker of advanced disease in women with endometriosis. The identification of several subtypes of CECs (e.g., stem cell-like, epithelial, glandular, stromal) …
Outcomes and Trends of Open Thoracotomy and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Surgical Management of Catamenial Pneumothorax: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of a Thai Population Cureus
Background Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is characterized by pneumothorax associated with menstrual cycles and thoracic endometriosis. This study aimed to review the outcomes and trends for surgical treatment of CP in …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial-like glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity, which mainly occurs in the pelvic cavity. Pulmonary endometriosis, or thoracic endometriosis syndrome …
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a condition characterized by recurrent spontaneous pneumothoraxes in women, in temporal pattern with menstrual bleeding. This report presents two cases of CP from a family of …
Pleural endometriosis is a rare condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, involving the pleura. This atypical condition can be asymptomatic or cause respiratory symptoms such …
A Rare Case of Incidental Catamenial Pneumothorax With Endometriosis-Related Ascites and Pelvic Endometriosis Cureus
In rare instances, endometrial glandular tissue can implant in the thorax of women suffering from endometriosis. The presentation is variable depending on site of implant and can be a rare …