title: Hypothyroidism-induced rhabdomyolysis and renal failure.
abstract: Renal failure, due to rhabdomyolysis, is a rare complication of hypothyroidism. We report an elderly patient with primary hypothyroidism symptoms initially presented with inability to walk, leading to renal failure. Laboratory examinations disclosed rhabdomyolysis and primary hypothyroidism. Creatinine phosphokinase, lactate dehydrogenase, and renal function test decreased to normal values shortly after thyroid hormone replacement. This report highlights that hypothyroidism should be considered in patients presenting with renal impairment associated with rhabdomyolysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran. ardalan34@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Mohammad Reza
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Ardalan
authors.forename: Kamyar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ghabili
authors.forename: Reshad
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mirnour
authors.forename: Mohammadali M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Shoja
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000150:complications*