Catamenial Pneumothorax. A Case Report.

Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax is a spontaneous pneumothorax that occurs during menstruation. We present a case of catamenial pneumothorax which was treated with chemical pleurodesis after tube thoracostomy andunderwater sealed drainage. The diagnosis was established based on the history. She currently does not have recurrence of pneumothorax after five months of follow up, but complains of monthly chest pain. The pathophysiology and the current research in the management of catamenial pneumothorax are reviewed.