Endometriosis first presenting in pleural fluid cytology.
Diagn Cytopathol
; 52(4): E95-E99, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-38291867
ABSTRACT
Most patients with thoracic endometriosis present with catamenial pneumothorax, a rare condition in which recurrent episodes occur within 72 h before or after the start of menstruation. We report a case of thoracic endometriosis presenting with recurrent bloody pleural effusions without pneumothorax diagnosed on pleural fluid cytology. We describe the cytomorphology and immunoprofile of thoracic endometriosis and discuss the differential diagnoses, including neoplastic processes. We also highlight the importance of communication with clinicians for timeliness of diagnosis and treatment, especially when thoracic endometriosis is not suspected.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumothorax
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Endometriosis
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Diagn Cytopathol
Journal subject:
PATOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos
Country of publication:
Estados Unidos