Extremely elevated creatine kinase associated with rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury in a patient with Huntington’s disease: a case report
Abstract Background Rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury is a serious condition that can progress to acute renal failure if not promptly identified and treated. Rhabdomyolysis occurs when serum creatine kinase levels approach > 1000 U/L (five times the normal upper limit). The chance of acu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04018-5 |