[Rhabdomyolysis--development, causes, sequelae and therapy]. 2003

A Krouzecký, and M Matĕjovic, and R Rokyta, and I Novák
I. interní klinika Lékarské fakulty UK a FN, Plzen.

Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome characterized by striated muscle necrosis and the release of intracellular muscle constituents into the circulation. The severity of illness ranges from asymptomatic elevations of muscle enzymes in the serum to life-threatening cases associated with extreme enzyme elevations, electrolyte imbalances, and acute renal failure. This chapter reviews recent knowledge of pathophysiologic mechanisms leading to myocytes injury, diseases its causes, consequences and treatment options. Particular attention is focused on rhabdomyolysis in critically ill patients.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012206 Rhabdomyolysis Necrosis or disintegration of skeletal muscle often followed by myoglobinuria. Rhabdomyolyses

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