Recurrent hiccups may signal brainstem pathology and should be investigated. (17th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shastin, Dmitri; Nidamanuri, Priya; Nannapaneni, Ravindra
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-01-17
• Subjects: ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology -- gastroenterology -- general practice / family medicine -- brain stem / cerebellum; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222926
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : While occasional hiccups are normal, their persistent recurrence is distressing and may have an underlying aetiology. Patients with recurrent hiccups may undergo a long journey and see many physicians before the diagnosis is finally made. The purpose of this report is to increase awareness of central nervous system lesions as a possible cause for recurrent hiccups and provide an illustrative case of an otherwise fit man presenting with ongoing hiccups caused by a medullary haemangioblastoma.