CT of rhabdomyolysis associated with malignant hyperthermia and seizures.
Computed tomography evaluation in rhabdomyolysis can reveal muscle necrosis and calcification. We report the computed tomography findings in acute rhabdomyolysis, secondary to hyperthermia and seizures.
Messing
M L
ML
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Evanston Hospital, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, IL 60201.
Feinzimer
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ET
Brosnan
J J
JJ
Rochester
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D016658:Psoas Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed