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Published in: Journal of Nephrology 2/2024

28-09-2023 | Acute Kidney Injury | Lessons for the Clinical Nephrologist

A myoglobin cast-astrophe: a case of severe rhabdomyolysis with AKI secondary to carbimazole use

Authors: Maria Angela Gauci, Sylvano Mizzi, Stephanie Farrugia

Published in: Journal of Nephrology | Issue 2/2024

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A Caucasian woman aged 61 presented to the Emergency Department with a one-week history of myalgia, fatigue and reduced urine output. Three months prior to presentation, she had been diagnosed with primary hyperthyroidism for which she was started on carbimazole 10 mg daily. She had no other relevant medical or family history, and denied the use of statins, alcohol or nutritional supplements. On examination, she showed signs and symptoms of dehydration but was haemodynamically stable. …
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Metadata
Title
A myoglobin cast-astrophe: a case of severe rhabdomyolysis with AKI secondary to carbimazole use
Authors
Maria Angela Gauci
Sylvano Mizzi
Stephanie Farrugia
Publication date
28-09-2023
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Journal of Nephrology / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 1121-8428
Electronic ISSN: 1724-6059
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40620-023-01783-w

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