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The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 6/2013

01-12-2013 | Case Report

Catamenial Pneumothorax: A Rare Phenomenon?

Authors: Vinotha Thomas, Elsy Thomas, Jessie Lionel

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Issue 6/2013

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Thoracic endometriosis is a rare form of extrapelvic endometriosis. The mean age of presentation is 35 years, with a range from 19 to 54 years. Catamenial pneumothorax is the most common presentation of this disease. …
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Metadata
Title
Catamenial Pneumothorax: A Rare Phenomenon?
Authors
Vinotha Thomas
Elsy Thomas
Jessie Lionel
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-012-0205-1

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