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  • Title: Intractable hiccups as a presenting symptom of Chiari I malformation.
    Author: Vanamoorthy P, Kar P, Prabhakar H.
    Journal: Acta Neurochir (Wien); 2008 Nov; 150(11):1207-8; discussion 1208. PubMed ID: 18958392.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Hiccups as the only presenting symptom in neurosurgical practice is uncommon. CASE HISTORY: We report a case of a 22-year-old man who was evaluated for a 9-month history of intractable hiccups. He was diagnosed with a case of Chiari malformation type I. DISCUSSION: Surgical decompression improved the symptoms of the patient. The cause and pathogenesis of hiccups are discussed. CONCLUSION: Chiari malformation should be considered in patients with intractable hiccups, who are otherwise asymptomatic for any neurological problems.
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