Renal Abscess in a Patient Presenting with Persistent Hiccups. (8th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Flanagan, Mark; Jennings, Katie; Krywko, Diann
• Other Names: Exadaktylos A. K. Academic Editor.; Kagawa E. Academic Editor.; Natale F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in emergency medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-01-08
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency Medicine; Emergency medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/459453
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-648X

Abstract

Abstract : Hiccups are common, typically limited, and rarely present with adverse complications. In the context of persistent or intractable episodes, however, hiccups may signal a more serious underlying cause. Here, we present an unexpected and pathologic case of hiccups in a patient who was ultimately diagnosed with renal abscesses.