Hypothyroidism as a cause of rhabdomyolysis.
We describe a patient presenting with muscular symptoms and rhabdomyolysis without any other precipitating factor, except primary hypothyroidism. After thyroxine replacement, musculoskeletal symptoms disappeared and creatine kinase concentrations decreased. Hypothyroidism is a rare cause of rhabdomyolysis, but should always be considered in a patient with an unexplained increase in creatine kinase concentrations.
Barahona
Maria José
MJ
Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain.
Mauri
Albert
A
Sucunza
Nuria
N
Paredes
Roger
R
Wägner
Ana María
AM
D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003402:Creatine Kinase; D013974:Thyroxine