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Acute kidney injury following hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis: complication of chronic heavy cola consumption in an adolescent boy

Authors: Belde Kasap, Alper Soylu, Benhur Şirvan Çetin, Seçil A. Çamlar, Mehmet A. Türkmen, Salih Kavukçu

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

A 16-year-old boy presented with acute kidney injury (AKI) which was attributed to chronic heavy cola consumption. Habitual heavy cola ingestion might lead to hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis by its glycyrrhizin content. AKI has been described rarely in association with this clinical picture. It is important for physicians to keep heavy cola and other soft drink consumption in mind as a cause for hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis and AKI.

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Title: Acute kidney injury following hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis: complication of chronic heavy cola consumption in an adolescent boy
Authors: Belde Kasap
Alper Soylu
Benhur Şirvan Çetin
Seçil A. Çamlar
Mehmet A. Türkmen
Salih Kavukçu
Publication date: 01-01-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-009-0975-3

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Acute kidney injury following hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis: complication of chronic heavy cola consumption in an adolescent boy

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