Recommended Citation
Mittal A, Jomaa D, Hassan Z, Hines J, and Thavarajah K. Catamenial Pneumothorax in the Setting of a Recent Stroke. Cureus 2022; 14(4):e23860.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2022
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
Catamenial pneumothorax is a unique condition associated with thoracic endometriosis. It often presents in females of reproductive age as a recurrent pneumothorax aligned with the menstrual cycle. We present a case of a young female diagnosed with catamenial pneumothorax within one year of experiencing a stroke. The clinical presentation related to the stroke allowed for a unique diagnostic process and management considerations. The patient was successfully treated with progesterone-based contraception in the setting of an estrogen contraindication.
PubMed ID
35530874
Volume
14
Issue
4
First Page
23860
Last Page
23860