Persistent cough - A rare presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sandahl, O.G.; Hilberg, O.; Rasmussen, F.; Løkke, A.
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 24(2018)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 104
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.04.013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Coughing is a very common condition, accounting for frequent visits in general practice. In this case report, we found the cause of persisting cough to be hepatocellular carcinoma, located in close proximity to the diaphragm. After the tumor had been treated with chemoembolization the coughing disappeared. After the common causes for persistent cough has been ruled out, the clinician could consider other, rarer, conditions as the cause of the coughing, including affection of the diaphragm.