title: Theophylline toxicity causing rhabdomyolysis and acute compartment syndrome.
abstract: A case of acute compartment syndrome is described in a young man as a result of theophylline toxicity. Profound hypokalaemia and grand mal seizures are considered as potential causes of rhabdomyolysis and the subsequent development of compartment syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: O G
authors.initials: OG
authors.lastname: Titley
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D006464:Hemoperfusion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013806:Theophylline / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D013806:Theophylline; D003402:Creatine Kinase