Heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis presenting as fulminant hepatic failure.
Heatstroke following vigorous exercise is reported in a young male. Severe hepatic and renal failure resulted but the patient completely recovered following treatment by active measures to reduce his core temperature.
Fidler
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Liver Unit, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK.
Fagan
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Williams
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Dewhurst
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Cory
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D001831:Body Temperature; D006359:Heat Exhaustion / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000150:complications*