Rhabdomyolysis in a Patient with Hypothyroidism

We describe a case of rhabdomyolysis associating hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism frequently leads to myalgias, muscle stiffness, cramps and sometimes elevated leves of muscle enzymes, but rhabdomyolysis is quite rate. This report describes a case of rhabdomyolysis associating hypothyroidism in a 19-y...

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Published in:Endocrine Journal 2003, Vol.50(2), pp.221-223
Main Authors: KISAKOL, GURCAN, TUNC, RECEP, KAYA, AHMET
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Electromyography
Humans
hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism - complications
Hypothyroidism - drug therapy
Male
Muscle enzymes
Muscle, Skeletal - enzymology
Muscle, Skeletal - pathology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiopathology
Recovery of Function
Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis - enzymology
Rhabdomyolysis - etiology
Rhabdomyolysis - pathology
Rhabdomyolysis - physiopathology
Thyroxine - therapeutic use
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Summary:We describe a case of rhabdomyolysis associating hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism frequently leads to myalgias, muscle stiffness, cramps and sometimes elevated leves of muscle enzymes, but rhabdomyolysis is quite rate. This report describes a case of rhabdomyolysis associating hypothyroidism in a 19-year old man. Muscle enzyme levels were typical of rhabdomyolysis. Muscle biopsy and electromyograpic findings were compatible with hypothyroid myopathy. Muscle functions completely recovered with levothyroxine therapy. The present case represents rhabdomyolysis secondary to undiagnosed hypothyroidism in a developed stage which manifests itself with rhabdomyolysis.
ISSN:0918-8959
1348-4540
DOI:10.1507/endocrj.50.221