Two case reports of catamenial pneumothrax

Abstract

We report two cases of catamenial pneumothorax. The first case was a 46-year-old woman who had repeat episodes of pneumothorax. Thoracoscopic evaluation was performed, and catamenial pneumothorax was suspect. Videothoracoscopy showed multiple perforations in the endinous part of the diaphragm. The second case was a 43-year-old woman who also had repeat episodes of pneumothorax. Red lesions were found on the diaghram and pleura by videothoracoscopy. On pathology, endometriosis was diagnosed. In this paper we review the causes of catamenial pneumothorax.