title: Sodium Valproate Exacerbating an Underlying Disorder of Fatty Acid Metabolism.
abstract: We describe a 29-year-old female who presented with rhabdomyolysis shortly after starting a course of sodium valproate. A thorough investigation revealed a likely mitochondrial origin inducing this susceptibility. An underlying mitochondrial disorder should be considered in all patients who present with undifferentiated disease whilst taking sodium valproate.
authors: Robina Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia.
authors: Jamie
authors: J
authors: Bellinge
authors: Robina Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia.
authors: Sanjaya
authors: S
authors: Herath
authors: Robina Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia.
authors: Dharmesh
authors: D
authors: Sonigra
keywords: Mitochondrial disorder; Rhabdomyolysis; Sodium valproate