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A haemopneumothorax revealing thoracic endometriosis

Thoracic endometriosis is a rare disease but its actual frequency may be underestimated. Optimal management remains controversial. A multidisciplinary management approach, including surgery and hormone therapy, seems to give the best results and reduces recurrence. We report a case of a patient pres...

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Main Authors: Khalil Ghebouli (Author), Abdelnacer Haddam (Author), Amar Djender (Author), Mohammed Amine Kecir (Author), Mehdi Belbekri (Author), Sedik Merouani (Author), Houda Amrane (Author), Kenza Bendjoudi (Author)
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Published: Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS), 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Thoracic endometriosis is a rare disease but its actual frequency may be underestimated. Optimal management remains controversial. A multidisciplinary management approach, including surgery and hormone therapy, seems to give the best results and reduces recurrence. We report a case of a patient presenting with recurrent haemopneumothorax caused by thoracic endometriosis and treated surgically by video thoracoscopy and hormonal treatment.
Item Description:10.4314/ssmj.v17i2.5
2309-4605
2309-4613

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