Recurring catamenial pneumothorax treated with a Gn-RH analogue.

Abstract

We report a case of recurring catamenial pneumothorax with concurrent pelvic endometriosis. Thoracoscopy revealed a blue-like lesion on top of the dome of the right hemidiaphragm. Microscopic examination of biopsy specimens showed endometriosis. The patient was treated with a Gn-RH analogue and remains well without further evidence of pneumothorax after six months.

• Authors: H Slabbynck, M Laureys, N Impens, P De Vroey, W Schandevyl
• Journal: Chest (Chest) Vol. 100 Issue 3 Pg. 851 (Sep 1991) ISSN: 0012-3692 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1832373 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Goserelin
• Buserelin

Topics

• Adult
• Buserelin (analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use)
• Endometriosis (complications, drug therapy)
• Female
• Goserelin
• Humans
• Menstruation
• Pleural Neoplasms (complications, drug therapy)
• Pneumothorax (etiology)
• Recurrence