Persistent hiccups as a rare presenting symptom of empyema: a case report.
Journal
International journal of emergency medicine
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
1
ISSN
1865-1372
Date Issued
2024-02-28
Author(s)
DOI
10.1186/s12245-024-00603-7
Abstract
Background: Empyema is uncommon owing to antibiotic use but still affects patient health if not treated. Hiccups as the initial symptom of empyema are rare; however, empyema should be considered if a patient has persistent hiccups with unexplained fever. Case presentation: We present a case of persistent hiccups, left upper quadrant abdominal pain, and fever on day 1, and total left lung white-out and empyema on day 3. The hiccups resolved gradually after antibiotic treatment and surgical decortication. Conclusions: Clinicians should consider the possibility of empyema and conduct a chest computed tomography study if unexplained fever and persistent hiccups coexist.
Subjects
Case report
Emergency department
Empyema
Hiccups
SDGs
Publisher
BioMed Central Ltd
Description
Article number 29
Type
journal article