Pathology - Surgical Pathology
H&E
Immunohistochemical stain for CD10
When does lung collapse occur in relation to menstruation in cases of catamenial pneumothorax?
Usually less than 72 hours after menstruation
What are the most common clinical manifestations of thoracic endometriosis?
Spontaneous pneumothorax, catamenial hemoptysis, catamenial hemothorax, endometriotic thoracic nodules
Surgical specimens demonstrate endometrial glands and stroma on H&E. The immunohistochemical stain demonstrates CD10 positivity, in keeping with endometrial stromal elements. These findings are consistent with thoracic endometriosis.