International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 3, Issue 3 | Case Report | Open Access
F Lamouime*
F Lamouime1*, M Rhaouti1, J Rahmouni2, M Lakranbi1,3, Y Ouadnouni1,3, M Smahi1,3
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, CHU Hassan II-Fes, Morocco
2Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics I, CHU Hassan II-Fes, Morocco
3Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco
*Correspondence to: F Lamouime
Fulltext PDFThoracic endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue in the respiratory pathways, pleura, and pulmonary parenchyma. It is a rare condition typically characterized by catamenial pneumothorax, hemothorax, and pulmonary nodules. We present the case of a 32-year-old woman with thoracic endometriosis leading to catamenial hemothorax and ascites.
The diagnosis of thoracic endometriosis is challenging, and suspicion should arise in reproductive-age women exhibiting exacerbated respiratory symptoms during menstruation. Our case highlights the importance of considering thoracic endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of respiratory symptoms in women of reproductive age.
This article provides a detailed exploration of the clinical presentation, diagnostic intricacies, and management of thoracic endometriosis-induced catamenial hemothorax and ascites. By presenting this case, we aim to contribute to the awareness of atypical endometriosis manifestations, facilitating early diagnosis and appropriate management.
Thoracic endometriosis; Catamenial hemothorax; Ascites
F Lamouime, M Rhaouti, J Rahmouni, M Lakranbi, Y Ouadnouni, M Smahi. Endometriosis-Related Massive Hemothorax and Ascites: Insights from a Clinical Case. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2024;3(3):1-6.