Thoracic endometriosis: a case report.
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چکیده
Thoracic endometriosis is a rare form of extrapelvic endometriosis. These patients typically present with catamenial pneumothorax or hemoptysis. Adequate clinical history coupled with HRCT helps in early diagnosis and appropriate management of thoracic endometriosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of radiology case reports
دوره 6 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012