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Mark Flanagan1, Katie Jennings, Diann Krywko
1Division of Emergency Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 169 Ashley Avenue, MSC 300, Room 294, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
|February 23, 2013
Summary
Persistent hiccups can indicate serious conditions. This case highlights renal abscesses as an unexpected cause of intractable hiccups, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Hiccups are generally benign and self-limiting.
- However, persistent or intractable hiccups warrant investigation for underlying pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an unusual case of intractable hiccups.
- To identify a serious underlying cause, specifically renal abscesses.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Clinical history review.
- Diagnostic imaging and laboratory findings.
Main Results:
- A patient presented with prolonged, intractable hiccups.
- Diagnostic workup revealed bilateral renal abscesses.
- Treatment of renal abscesses led to resolution of hiccups.
Conclusions:
- Intractable hiccups can be a presenting symptom of renal abscesses.
- This case underscores the importance of considering uncommon etiologies for persistent hiccups.
- Prompt diagnosis and management of underlying causes are crucial.
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