Endometriosis with dyspnea – is it possible?

Authors

  • Joanna Knap Doctoral program, Medical University of Lublin Postgraduate School of Molecular Medicine
  • Monika Klimek Doctoral program, Medical University of Lublin
  • Marta Masternak Doctoral program, Medical University of Lublin
  • Mateusz Reda Otolaryngology Head and Neck Department, Wyszynski Voivodship Specialist Hospital in Lublin

Keywords

dyspnea, endometriosis, thoracic endometriosis syndrome

Abstract

Dyspnea is defined by American Thoracic Society as a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consist of qualitatively distinct sensation that vary in intensity. As a pulmonary symptom, it is rarely associated with pathology of the reproductive organs. However, shortness of breath can be the first sign of endometriosis. The entity known as thoracic endometriosis syndrome is a manifestation of endometriosis, within the lung parenchyma or on the diaphram and pleural surface. This includes catamenial pneumothorax, hemothorax, hemoptysis, and pulmonary nodules.

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2019-09-22

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KNAP, Joanna, KLIMEK, Monika, MASTERNAK, Marta and REDA, Mateusz. Endometriosis with dyspnea – is it possible?. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 22 September 2019. Vol. 9, no. 9, pp. 1142-1146. [Accessed 24 May 2025].

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Vol. 9 No. 9 (2019)

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