A Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura Revealed by Hiccups
2011
A Case of a Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura Causing Hiccups
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): A. Chafik, M. Alaoui, A. Benjelloune, Y. Qamouss
Primary Institution: Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
Conclusion
The solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura is a rare condition that can present with hiccups, and surgical excision is the main treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor was found to weigh 1.850 kg and was completely excised.
- Hiccups disappeared completely early postoperatively.
- Six months after surgery, the patient's lung function improved significantly.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare tumor in her chest that caused her to have hiccups for a long time, but after doctors removed the tumor, her hiccups went away.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgery by right posterolateral thoracotomy for tumor excision, followed by histological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 43-year-old woman.
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