A case of rhabdomyolysis associated with thyrotoxicosis
Cakir, M.; Mahsereci, E.; Altunbas, H.; Karayalcin, U.
Journal of the National Medical Association 97(5): 732-734
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0027-9684 PMID: 15926653 Document Number: 585088
Rhabdomyolysis is found to be associated with trauma; alcohol; drugs; viral infections, such as HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus and influenza metabolic disorders; dermatomyositis; polymyositis; and hypothyroidism. Few cases of rhabdomyolysis associated with thyrotoxicosis have been reported. A patient who presented with delirium to the emergency department and was diagnosed with thyrotoxicosis and rhabdomyolysis is hereby presented.