Fatal Rhabdomyolysis in a Patient with Head Injury.
10.3340/jkns.2013.53.5.303
- Author:
Yong Jin PARK
1
;
Seok Won KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rhabdomyolysis;
Head injury
- MeSH:
Acute Kidney Injury;
Craniocerebral Trauma;
Fatal Outcome;
Head;
Humans;
Muscle, Skeletal;
Rhabdomyolysis;
Seizures
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2013;53(5):303-304
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but potentially life-threatening disorder caused by the release of injured skeletal muscle components into the circulation. The authors report a case of severe head injury, in which a hyperosmolar state and continuous seizure complicated by severe rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure evolved during the course of treatment resulted in a fatal outcome despite intensive supportive treatment. Our bitter experience suggests that rhabdomyolysis should be born in mind in patients with severe head injury who may develop hyperosmolar state and continuous seizure.
