An Unusual Cause of Intractable Hiccups

Edward Butt; Ernesto Zamora; J Marc Shabot

doi:10.14309/crj.0000000000001073

An Unusual Cause of Intractable Hiccups

ACG Case Rep J. 2023 Jun 10;10(6):e01073. doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001073. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Authors

Edward Butt¹, Ernesto Zamora², J Marc Shabot²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX.
² Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX.

Abstract

Hiccups are a minor nuisance for most people and usually resolve within minutes. However, for some, they can persist for years and result in severe symptoms and even death. This case report describes a patient found to have a mediastinal lipoma resulting in intractable hiccups. The discussion highlights the pathophysiology, etiologies, and treatments of hiccups.

Keywords: case report; intractable hiccups; lipoma.

Publication types

Case Reports