Naslov
Recurrent pleural effusion and pain in the shoulder in women of reproductive age could have a gynecological cause: case series

Autori
Matak, Luka ; Bačić, Ivan ; Mihanović, Jakov ; Lisica-Šikić, Nataša ; Dukić, Branko ; Petani, Barbara ; Stanojević, Milan

Izvornik
Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine (2192-8959) 8 (2019), 2; 1-5

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
Catamenial hemothorax ; diaphragmatic endometriosis ; thoracic endometriosis syndrome

Sažetak
Background: Endometriosis is a benign disorder defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine cavity. It has been estimated that approximately 10% of the women of reproductive age and 30–50% of the women with infertility are affected. Case presentation: We report two nulliparous patients with recurrent pleural effusion and pain in the right shoulder highly suspicious for thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES). Conclusion: The objective of this study was to present patients with unusual symptoms related to gynecological disease. The second aim was to show our single institution experience as a second level hospital in terms of treatment and diagnosis of TES and diaphragmatic endometriosis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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