Thoracic endometriosis syndrome posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in a low-resource setting: a case report

This case highlights the challenges of diagnosing and treating thoracic endometriosis syndrome in a low-resource setting. It also underscores the importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of cyclical chest pain and shortness of breath in women of reproductive age. With prompt and appropriate treatment, significant improvement in symptoms can be achieved. Furthermore, despite the challenging local context and the patient's preference, the managing team strove to provide the patient with a personalized treatment plan, taking into account her unique needs and preferences. This approach to care not only demonstrated a patient-centered approach but also emphasized the importance of effective communication, empathy, and understanding in the healthcare setting.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2026-01-21
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-05831-4
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Endometriosis Research and Treatment
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Thoracic endometriosis syndrome posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in a low-resource setting: a case report

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Abstract

This case highlights the challenges of diagnosing and treating thoracic endometriosis syndrome in a low-resource setting. It also underscores the importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of cyclical chest pain and shortness of breath in women of reproductive age. With prompt and appropriate treatment, significant improvement in symptoms can be achieved. Furthermore, despite the challenging local context and the patient's preference, the managing team strove to provide the patient with a personalized treatment plan, taking into account her unique needs and preferences. This approach to care not only demonstrated a patient-centered approach but also emphasized the importance of effective communication, empathy, and understanding in the healthcare setting.

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Thoracic endometriosis syndrome posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in a low-resource setting: a case report — Oludamola Victoria Adeleke, Dolapo Emmanuel Ajala, et al. · Journal of Medical Case Reports (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS