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It may present with complications such as tension pneumothorax.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 35-year-old nulliparous woman without a pre-existing diagnosis of endometriosis presented with recurrent episodes of chest tightness, breathlessness, and dizziness, occurring in relation to her menstrual cycle. Initial evaluation revealed a right-sided pneumothorax, requiring chest tube insertion. Although she experienced temporary improvement, symptoms recurred at the onset of her next menstrual period, with imaging confirming tension pneumothorax. 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