A Catamenial Pneumothorax: Role Of Serial Chest Radiographs In The Diagnosis Of ARare Entity .

Catamenial Pneumothorax is generally considered to be a rare entity. The lack of clear cause means that diagnosis and treatment challenging. objective this case report increase awareness highlight the role serial chest radiographs in improving pathology. A 33-year-old mother two presented at radiology department with history recurrent right-sided pain corresponded her menstrual period. Previous performed preceding six months all showed presence pneumothorax, associated pleural effusion. In considering patient’s age, spontaneous pneumothorax occurring conjunction cycle, absence other respiratory diseases, catamenial was made. patient commenced on oral contraceptive pills (oestrogen-progestogen) she recovered.