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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Main Authors: Isabelle Kozik, Zachary Wikerd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04018-5