Catamenial pneumothorax. Case report and review of the literature
Kazadi Buanga, J.; Alcazar, J.L.; Laparte, M.C.
Revue Francaise de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique 87(3): 145-147
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-290X PMID: 1579799 Document Number: 403038
Catamenial pneumothorax is a clinical variant of spontaneous pneumothorax. Its etiology is attributed either, generally, to endometriosis involving the diaphragm, or to prostaglandin-induced bronchiolar constriction. Clinically, it coincides with the onset of menstruation and resolves during the subsequent days. Treatment is currently based upon progestational agents and antigonadotrophins.