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Rhabdomyolysis*

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Rhabdomyolysis*

Levetiracetam (LEV), a relatively new antiepileptic drug, is now frequently used for treating partial or generalized seizures. Among the adverse effects of LEV, rhabdomyolysis is rare. We describe here a case of LEV-induced rhabdomyolysis in a 26-year-old woman. The patient’s seizures had been controlled with carbamazepine and phenobarbital for the previous 7 years. However, LEV was initiated at the age of 26 years because her seizures control deteriorated with seizures occurring monthly. She experienced lower limb weakness with a high level of creatine kinase 15 days after starting LEV. When LEV was discontinued, her creatine kinase levels decreased and her symptoms gradually improved. This case provide another example of rhabdomyolysis during the early phase of LEV treatment.
Rhabdomyolysis

Mortality and morbidity of malignant hyperthermia has decreased markedly by the avoidance of succinylcholine, and the earlier detection and introduction of dantrolene. We report a fourteen-year-old boy who developed malignant hyperthermia during general anesthesia. He showed the earlier clinical signs, such as elevation of end-tidal CO2, tachycardia, and hypertension. After prompt administration of dantrolene, operation was continued with profopol and midazolam. Rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria followed, and were managed by hydration and alkalinization of urine. Azotemia did not occur, and he was discharged without any sequelae on the 10th postoperative day.
Anesthesia, General ; Azotemia ; Dantrolene ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Male ; Malignant Hyperthermia* ; Midazolam ; Mortality ; Myoglobinuria ; Rhabdomyolysis* ; Succinylcholine ; Tachycardia

A-67-year old man was hospitalized due to fever, cough and dyspnea upon exertion, and was treated with intravenous antibiotics. During the hospital course he presented with weakness in his low extremities. The laboratory tests showed an elevated CK level and myoglobinuria. He was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis with community-acquired pneumonia and treated accordingly. Subsequently, his symptoms and signs of rhabdomyolysis improved.
Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Cough ; Creatine Kinase ; Dyspnea ; Extremities ; Fever ; Myoglobinuria ; Pneumonia* ; Rhabdomyolysis*

We experienced a case of severe hyponatremia complicated by rhabdomyolysis in a schizophrenic patient who had been treated with clozapine and nemonapride. The exact cause of sudden hyponatremia was uncertain, however, the possibility of chronic polydipsia could not be ruled out. Electrolyte imbalance was corrected by isotonic saline infusion, and plasma sodium concentration returned to normal after 24 hours. However, the patient developed severe rhabdomyolysis with myoglobinuria and acute renal failure. After 18 days of treatment, patient's physical and mental condition stabilized without further complication. Possible contribution of clozapine in increasing the risk of rhabdomyolysis after the correction of hyponatremia was briefly discussed.
Acute Kidney Injury ; Clozapine* ; Humans ; Hyponatremia* ; Myoglobinuria ; Plasma ; Polydipsia ; Rhabdomyolysis* ; Sodium

Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle and the subsequent release of intracellular contents into the circulatory system. It is potentially life-threatening because it is sometimes associated with very high creatine kinase levels, myoglobinuria, and acute renal failure. We experienced a case of postoperative rhabdomyolysis after prolonged laparoscopic radical nephrectomy in the semi-lateral decubitus position. It was associated with suspicious gluteal compartment syndrome. Fortunately, the patient's renal function was normal through his hospital course. Rhabdomyolysis is well worth considering at the point of intraoperative positioning and postoperative care after prolonged surgery.
Acute Kidney Injury ; Compartment Syndromes ; Creatine Kinase ; Muscle, Skeletal ; Myoglobinuria ; Nephrectomy* ; Postoperative Care ; Rhabdomyolysis*

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging febrile illness. While many kinds of severe complications including acute renal failure have been reported, rhabdomyolysis is rarely reported in association with SFTS. A 54-year-old female farmer was admitted with fever and diffuse myalgia. Laboratory finding showed thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, azotemia, extremely elevated muscle enzyme levels and myoglobinuria. We describe a fatal case of rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure complicated by SFTS.
Acute Kidney Injury ; Azotemia ; Farmers ; Female ; Fever* ; Humans ; Leukopenia ; Middle Aged ; Myalgia ; Myoglobinuria ; Rhabdomyolysis* ; Thrombocytopenia*

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Rhabdomyolysis ; Swimming

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Phenytoin* ; Rhabdomyolysis*