Catamenial Pneumothorax: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Authors

  • Angelina Patricia Chandra Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Reynardi Larope Sutanto Royal Society for Public Health, London, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8668-2406
  • Averiell Larope Sutanto Fakultas Kedokteran, Kesehatan Masyarakat, dan Keperawatan, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55175/cdk.v51i8.1125

Keywords:

Diagnosis, menstrual, catamenial pneumothorax, treatment, women

Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare condition in the spectrum of thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES), women of reproductive age experience spontaneous pneumothorax episodes that occur around the time of menstruation. Although infrequent, cases of recurrent pneumothorax accompanied by a history of pelvic surgery, menstrual pain, and infertility should raise clinical suspicion. Diagnosis involves a comprehensive history, radiological examination, and video laparoscopy as the definitive diagnostic method. Management includes symptomatic management with pleural drainage, followed by minimally invasive operative therapy and hormonal therapy for 6-12 months post-initial management. The recurrence of catamenial pneumothorax remains a problem, and its prognosis and impact are not yet fully understood.

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Author Biography

Reynardi Larope Sutanto, Royal Society for Public Health, London, United Kingdom

Fellow, Royal Society for Public Health, London, United Kingdom

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Published

08-08-2024

How to Cite

Chandra, A. P., Sutanto, R. L., & Larope Sutanto, A. (2024). Catamenial Pneumothorax: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management. Cermin Dunia Kedokteran, 51(8), 452–455. https://doi.org/10.55175/cdk.v51i8.1125