Neumotórax catamenial recurrente. Reporte de caso

Eduardo Reyna-Villasmil; Duly Torres-Cepeda; Martha Rondon-Tapia

doi:10.31403/rpgo.v66i2263

Authors

Eduardo Reyna-Villasmil Doctor of Clinical Medicine; Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Central Hospital “Dr. Urquinaona”, Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela
Duly Torres-Cepeda Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics; Doctor of Medical Sciences; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Central Hospital “Dr. Urquinaona”, Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela
Martha Rondon-Tapia Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Central Hospital “Dr. Urquinaona”, Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v66i2263

Keywords:

Catamenial pneumothorax, Endometriosis, Thoracic endometriosis, Pneumothorax

Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare and complex clinical condition that should be considered as a cause of spontaneous and recurrent pneumothorax that is often misdiagnosed. It is a pulmonary pathology commonly associated with menstruation since it occurs within 72 hours before or after the onset of menstrual bleeding. The etiology and the exact underlying mechanism have not been identified, but it could be a rare form of extra-pelvic endometriosis characterized by the presence of functional endometrial tissue in the pleura, pulmonary parenchyma, and respiratory
tract. Diagnosis is a challenge, so it can result in recurrences. It should be suspected in young women of childbearing age. The first line of treatment is medical, while surgical treatment is necessary to avoid recurrence. A case of recurrent catamenial pneumothorax is presented.