Catamenial pneumothorax: A case report

Catamenial pneumothorax (cp) is a rare and complex clinical condition caused by endometrial tissues,commonly found in reproductive women (age 15-49 years).its diagnosis is often delayed or overlooked by clinicians,which may result in recurrent hospitalizations and other complications. a case of catamenial pneumothorax is presented of a 38-year-old young married woman,admitted to hospital with signs and symptoms including chest pain and shortness of breath that started with her menstrual period. right pneumothorax was observed in the chest x-ray. patient underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (vats). patient was kept under observation,and was discharged when stable with no pain.catamenial pneumothorax is still considered to be a mysterious disease and difficult to diagnose. surgery is the best treatment. © 2016,pakistan medical association. all rights reserved.