Severe rhabdomyolysis secondary to adenovirus infection: case report and literature review.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2016

Abstract

A 38-year-old male presented with renal failure in the setting of a flu-like illness. Urinalysis showed myoglobinuria and granular casts. His serum creatine phosphokinase was markedly elevated. He was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and was volume resuscitated with normal saline and bicarbonate-containing fluid. Workup included a respiratory viral panel which was positive for adenovirus. Other causes such as trauma, seizure, and intoxicants were excluded. He developed progressive renal failure necessitating hemodialysis. After ~ 4 weeks he recovered renal function and dialysis was discontinued. Viral-induced myopathy should be suspected in patients who present with rhabdomyolysis.

Volume

85

Issue

4

First Page

245

Last Page

250

ISSN

0301-0430

Disciplines

Rheumatology

PubMedID

26857631

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine Faculty, Department of Medicine Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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