MRI findings of rhabdomyolysis from streptococcal pharyngitis

Rhabdomyolysis has been described as a rare sequela of severe infections by group A streptococcus related to toxic shock syndrome in adults. Streptococcal pharyngitis, on the other hand, has never been reported to cause rhabdomyolysis. We report a case of rhabdomyolysis in a child after an uncomplic...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2007-07, Vol.37 (7), p.700-702
Main Authors: Huynh, Chau Q, Maldjian, Catherine, Brudnicki, Adele, Hom, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Pharyngitis - complications
Rhabdomyolysis - diagnosis
Rhabdomyolysis - etiology
Rhabdomyolysis - therapy
Streptococcal Infections - complications
Streptococcus pyogenes - isolation & purification
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Summary:Rhabdomyolysis has been described as a rare sequela of severe infections by group A streptococcus related to toxic shock syndrome in adults. Streptococcal pharyngitis, on the other hand, has never been reported to cause rhabdomyolysis. We report a case of rhabdomyolysis in a child after an uncomplicated course of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. Although MRI of rhabdomyolysis from other causes has been described in a few case reports, this is a unique MRI description of its occurrence with streptococcal pharyngitis.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-007-0446-9