Pleural Endometriosis Associated with Catamenial Hemothorax: A Case Report

Abstract

Pleural endometriosis is a rare condition that leads to anxiety and suffering on affected patients. We suspect of pleural endometriosis when pulmonary symptoms are associated with the menstrual cycle. We report a case of a 40year-old nulligravid patient who presented dispnea and thoracic pain during menstruation. The diagnosis was confirmed based on biopsy performed during exploratory thoractomy procedure.