title: [Rhabdomyolysis caused by hyperemesis gravidarum].
abstract: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a condition of severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, accompanied by dehydration, electrolyte derangement and lack of nutrition. We describe a 26-year-old woman pregnant at 29 weeks of gestation, complaining about muscle pain and difficulties standing up after suffering from long-term HG followed by a weight loss of 35 kg. She had severe hypokalaemia and abnormally elevated muscle enzyme concentrations as a result of a massive catabolic process. We discuss severe HG as a rare cause of rhabdomyolysis and the importance of early aggressive resuscitation to avoid renal failure.
authors.affiliation: lana.flachs@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Lana Rashid Flachs
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Madsen
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Søgaard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy