Cyclical Hemoptysis: A Diagnostic Challenge

A young woman presents with Hemoptysis linked to her menstrual cycle. A CT reveals a lung nodule. Discover the surprising diagnosis in this case study.

Thoracic endometriosis


A 26-year-old woman presented with recurrent hemoptysis coinciding with her menstrual cycles. Noncontrast computed tomography (CT) imaging of the lungs showed a cavitary nodule with ground-glass appearance in the right lower lobe. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accessory breast tissue
Catamenial pneumothorax
Ectopic pregnancy
Progestogen hypersensitivity
Thoracic endometriosis

Catamenial Hemoptysis, Endometriosis, Hemoptysis, Lung Nodule, Thoracic endometriosis

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