Case report, case study

https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2024_313707

Rhabdomyolysis in a Burned Patient Stuck in a Well – a Case Report

Jerica Zaloznik Djordjevic ; University Medical Centre Maribor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maribor, Slovenia
Jelena Ocvirek ; Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rijeka, Croatia
Ivana Rosic ; Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rijeka, Croatia
Matej Strnad ; University Medical Centre Maribor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maribor, Slovenia
Martina Pavletic ; Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

Aim: Rhabdomyolysis is a rare clinical entity. Its manifestation might be acute or delayed, with an acute episode frequently accompanied by severe clinical signs, while delayed rhabdomyolysis presentation has a more benign progression. Case report: Here we report a case of a 70-year-old patient with combined rhabdomyolysis, brachial plexus injury, second-degree burn injuries and acute kidney injury with an unusual cause of injury and subsequent mild clinical course. Conclusion: Even with a benign clinical course, one must think of rhabdomyolysis in uncertain injury mechanisms or questionable circumstances, and prompt laboratory diagnosis and fluid supplementation should be undertaken.

Keywords

Acute Kidney Injury; Burns; Creatine Kinase; Creatinine; Rhabdomyolysis

Hrčak ID:

313707

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/313707

Publication date:

1.3.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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