Pulmonary endometriosis is a rare condition and occurs in women of reproductive age. Due to its rarity, delayed diagnosis can lead to serious life-threatening complications. Therefore, early identification and intervention are necessary for the effective management of pulmonary endometriosis. The article briefly discusses this rare pulmonary condition.
Endometriosis is a benign gynecological condition whereby endometrial tissue exists outside the uterus in women of reproductive age group. It occurs most commonly in the ovaries, uterosacral ligaments, and peritoneum and rarely in extra pelvic areas such as the lungs. Pulmonary endometriosis is a rare condition mostly associated with the presence of active endometrial tissue in tracheobronchial tree, lung parenchyma, and lung pleura. So far, several clinical studies have associated pulmonary endometriosis with pelvic endometriosis and…
