Hiccups as Rare Presentation of Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism: Case Report

This case highlights persistent hiccups as the sole manifestation of pulmonary embolism. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for pulmonary embolism in elderly patients presenting with persistent, unexplained hiccups particularly after common causes of hiccups have been excluded. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial to reducing morbidity and improving patient outcomes in such atypical presentations.

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Clinical Medicine Insights Case Reports
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2026-02-21
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https://doi.org/10.1177/11795476261424305
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Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
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Hiccups as Rare Presentation of Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism: Case Report

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Abstract

This case highlights persistent hiccups as the sole manifestation of pulmonary embolism. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for pulmonary embolism in elderly patients presenting with persistent, unexplained hiccups particularly after common causes of hiccups have been excluded. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial to reducing morbidity and improving patient outcomes in such atypical presentations.

Clinical Medicine Insights Case ReportsVol. 19
Hamad General Hospital (QA), Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (QA), Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
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