Catamenial pneumothorax

Case contributed by Yi-Jin Kuok
Diagnosis probable

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Recurrent pneumothoraces.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
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Left hydropneumothorax.

Nodularity seen at the left lung apex.

Scarring/calcification seen in the lower lobes bilaterally (intra-pulmonary endometrial deposits, recurrent bleeding, scarring).

Incidental pulmonary artery stenosis manifested by dilatation of pulmonary trunk.

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Dark red deposits on the visceral pleura of the left lung.

Case Discussion

This is a case of suspected catamenial pneumothorax.

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