An Unusual Cause of Myoglobinuria
Author(s):
Abhishek Dixit*, Sanjay Wagle, Deepa Usulumarty, Shrirang Bichu, Parag Tilve and Viswanath Billa
Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by the acute breakdown of skeletal muscle, resulting in the release of muscle cell contents like myoglobin, creatine phosphokinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase, which can lead to acute kidney injury in severe cases. A number of etiologies have been identified in acute rhabdomyolysis including hereditary and acquired of which drugs and trauma account for the majority of cases [1].