Acute renal dysfunction in a patient presenting with rhabdomyolysis due to Hypothyroidism attributed to Hashimoto's Disease.
Τίτλος | Acute renal dysfunction in a patient presenting with rhabdomyolysis due to Hypothyroidism attributed to Hashimoto's Disease. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Nikolaidou, C., Gouridou E., Ilonidis G., & Boudouris G. |
Journal | Hippokratia |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 281-3 |
Date Published | 2010 Oct |
ISSN | 1790-8019 |
Abstract | We describe a patient with rhabdomyolysis and acute renal dysfunction due to hypothyroidism, attributed to Hashimoto's disease. Though rhabdomyolysis could be life-threatening, it is a rare complication of hypothyroidism, especially when other precipitating factors, such as exercise, alcohol, medications or renal failure, are absent. Nevertheless, hypothyroidism can be an authentic cause of rhabdomyolysis and should always be considered when elevated creatine kinase (CK) and other muscle enzymes concentrations cannot be attributed to any major factor. |
Alternate Journal | Hippokratia |
PubMed ID | 21311639 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3031325 |