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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2023; 11(18): 4326-4333
Published online Jun 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i18.4326
Published online Jun 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i18.4326
Endometriosis of the lung: A case report and review of literature
Jin Yao, Hong Zheng, Hui Nie, Cheng-Fang Li, Wen Zhang, Jin-Jing Wang, Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: Yao J and Li CF contributed to manuscript writing, editing, and data collection; Nie H contributed to data analysis; Zhang W contributed to conceptualization and supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Zunshi Kehe HZ word , No. (2022)253 .
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Corresponding author: Jin-Jing Wang, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China. wangjinjing2018@163.com
Received: March 14, 2023
Peer-review started: March 14, 2023
First decision: April 19, 2023
Revised: May 5, 2023
Accepted: May 23, 2023
Article in press: May 23, 2023
Published online: June 26, 2023
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Peer-review started: March 14, 2023
First decision: April 19, 2023
Revised: May 5, 2023
Accepted: May 23, 2023
Article in press: May 23, 2023
Published online: June 26, 2023
Processing time: 104 Days and 6 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Lung endometriosis, a form of extra-endometrial growth of the endometrial glands or stroma, is an extremely rare disease with complex etiology and can easily be misdiagnosed. No comprehensive treatment guidelines exist for lung endometriosis. Understanding the relationship between medical history and clinical manifestations will help in the diagnosis and timely treatment of endometriosis. We propose an integrated approach for diagnosing, combining reproductive history taking, clinical details, imaging, and histopathology followed by treatment with surgical resection.