Rhabdomyolysis with Severe Creatine Phosphokinase Elevation and Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report and Review of Rare Causes
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Rhabdomyolysis is identified by elevated creatine kinase (CK or creatine phosphokinase) levels and can be caused by both traumatic and nontraumatic factors. We present a case of recurrent rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure requiring short-term hemodialysis, where the patient’s CK and creatinine levels exceeded 600,000 units/L and 10.10 mg/dL, respectively, within 4 days of hospitalization. We also explore potential causes of recurrent rhabdomyolysis and the social determinants of health that may have contributed to the patient’s condition.
Authors: Kaushik Gokul, Farzana Hoque
Institution: Saint Louis University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409443071