Exertion-related Rhabdomyolysis Observed with Hyperthyroidism

Lindner, Lauren Stone; Emkey, Gregory R.

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.12.012

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“…11,12 By definition, rhabdomyolysis requires elevated CK levels and myalgias, which differentiates it from the other neuromuscular-involved pathologies of hyperthyroidism such as thyrotoxic myopathy, thyrotoxic periodic paralysis, and thyroid ophthalmopathy. 11,14 In this case, the patient sustained a fall resulting in multiple hours on the ground, a common precipitant of rhabdomyolysis. However, the patient had been experiencing generalized symptoms including myalgias and weakness prior to the fall.…”

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Thyroid Storm, Rhabdomyolysis, and Pulmonary Embolism: An Unusual Triad Case Report

Silverman

Wray

Bridwell

et al. 2020

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine

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Introduction: Thyroid storm is a medical emergency associated with significant mortality. Hyperthyroid states have been associated with hypercoagulability as well as rhabdomyolysis. However, the pathophysiology of this association remains under investigation. Case Report: A 62-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department with weakness and was found to have thyroid storm with concurrent submassive pulmonary embolisms and rhabdomyolysis. To our knowledge, this is the first reported presentation of this triad. Conclusion: This case highlights the potentially difficult diagnosis and management of thyroid storm, as well as associated life-threatening complications, including venous thromboemboli and rhabdomyolysis.

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“…[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Additionally, multiple cases report rhabdomyolysis as a sequela of hyperthyroid states. [11][12][13][14][15] To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a patient with thyroid storm complicated by both rhabdomyolysis and submassive PE at time of presentation to the emergency department (ED).…”

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confidence: 99%