A case of anorexia nervosa with acute renal failure resulting from rhabdomyolysis.
Symptoms of acute renal failure were observed in an anorexia patient who had a history of frequent vomiting. The acute renal failure might have resulted from rhabdomyolysis subsequent to a disturbance of electrolyte balance. This acute renal failure might have resulted in death if not treated. We postulate that even a mild case of anorexia nervosa should be carefully observed to prevent such possible tragedy.
Abe
K
K
Department of Neurology, Sumitomo Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
Mezaki
T
T
Hirono
N
N
Udaka
F
F
Kameyama
M
M
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology*