title: Rhabdomyolysis: a review of clinical presentation, etiology, diagnosis, and management.
abstract: Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that results from many underlying etiologies and can present in a myriad of ways to the emergency physician. However, some clinical and laboratory features are almost always present and, if noted, can help in making the diagnosis. This review article will focus on the presenting symptoms, the various etiologies, the underlying mechanisms, and the current management of pediatric rhabdomyolysis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Emergency Medicine, Temple University Children's Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. Raemma.Luck@tuhs.temple.edu
authors.forename: Raemma Paredes
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Luck
authors.forename: Sandi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Verbin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004234:Diuretics, Osmotic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008353:Mannitol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D004234:Diuretics, Osmotic; D008353:Mannitol