Thoracic endometriosis: a bibliographic review

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https://doi.org/10.52076/eacad-v3i3.291

Keywords:

Endometriosis; Thorax; Hemoptysis.

Abstract

Introduction: Endometriosis is a benign pathology of origin, which condition is the presence of women of childbearing age, origin and occurrence due to the presence of endometriotic tissue out of its place. This disease can be found both in the endopelvic environment, which is located in the ovaries and fallopian tubes, for example, and in the pelvic environment, as in the extra environment. Objective: The present study aims to analyze the management of patients with thoracic endometriosis through a review of the scientific literature. Methodology: Literature review based on articles found in the database, such as the National Center for Biotechnology Information (PubMed/Medline), Virtual Health Library (BVS) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) and with publications carried out between 2010 and 2022 and in English or Portuguese. Results: Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome (SET) is a rare condition, determined by the growth of endometrial tissue in thoracic organs. The clinic of this syndrome is basically manifested by catamenial hemoptysis. Symptoms are cyclical, as it follows the periodicity of menstruation, which is important in determining the diagnosis. Laboratory or laboratory tests, therefore, do not show changes, thus, they can make imaging histopathology essential to determine the final diagnosis of the disease. Conclusion: It is important to emphasize that although endometriosis has no cure, symptoms can be controlled, which helps to improve the quality of life of patients. Thus, knowledge of the specifics of this disease associated with the detection of symptoms and early diagnosis brings benefits to affected patients.

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Published

24/09/2022

How to Cite

Domiciano, C. B., Camilo Neto, G. ., Felipe , D. H. de C. N., Maia, A. C., Costa Filho, A. ., Oliveira, D. C. N. de, Alves, P. A. de A., Cavalcante, B. V. B., & Ferreira, P. C. (2022). Thoracic endometriosis: a bibliographic review. E-Acadêmica, 3(3), e1633291. https://doi.org/10.52076/eacad-v3i3.291

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Health and Biological Sciences