Rhabdomyolysis-induced acute renal failure associated with legionnaires' disease.
Legionnaires' disease (LD) is a systemic infectious disease primarily involving the lungs. Rhabdomyolysis, with subsequent acute renal failure, is an infrequently recognized entity associated with high mortality rates in LD patients. As in the case presented herein, initial respiratory signs and symptoms may not be prominent. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can be life-saving.
Erdogan
Haluk
H
Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey. erdoganhaluk@hotmail.com
Yilmaz
Aynur
A
Kal
Oznur
O
Erdogan
Askin
A
Arslan
Hande
H
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000150:complications*; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000150:complications*