A Case of Multisystem Endometriosis

Authors

  • Pardeep Athwal
  • Krishna Patel
  • Cameron Hassani
  • Shapour Bahadori
  • Peter Nardi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v7i10.1483

Keywords:

Endometriosis, catamenial pneumothorax, pneumothorax, abdominal pain, chest pain, chocolate cysts

Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare complication secondary to pleural endometriosis.  We present a case of a 37-year-old-female with a history of recurrent pneumothoraces with an associated temporal relationship to the onset of her menses. In addition to her recurrent pneumothoraces, on further evaluation, she was found to have multiple nodular masses within the omentum. A thoracoscopic biopsy was subsequently performed, which showed endometrial implants within the pleural space and within the omental cavity.  The radiological features and pathogenesis of this rare disease are reviewed and discussed with reference to relevant literature.

Author Biographies

Pardeep Athwal

PGY-III Radiology Resident

Krishna Patel

PGY-I Resident

Cameron Hassani

Attending Radiologist

 

Shapour Bahadori

PGY-IV Radiology Resident

Peter Nardi

Attending Radiologist

Journal of Radiology Case Reports October 2013 issue - Cover page: Papillary carcinoma arising in struma ovarii versus ovarian metastasis from primary thyroid carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature by Iníªs Leite et al.

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Published

2013-10-22

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 10 (2013)

Section

General Radiology

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