An unusual presenting symptom in pulmonary embolism: Hiccup
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Persistent Hiccups as a Rare Presenting Symptom of Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that may present as dyspnea, chest pain, cough or hemoptysis, but often occurs without symptoms. It is not typically associated with hiccups. Hiccups are generally self-limiting benign contractions of the diaphragm that may be associated with medications or food but may also be symptomatic of serious disease when persistent. We report 3 ca...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1302-485X
DOI: 10.5505/jkartaltr.2011.55376