[Rhabdomyolysis with major hypokalemia secondary to chronic glycyrrhizic acid ingestion].

Abstract

Intoxication by glycyrrhizic acid is a well-known cause of the apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome. It causes hypokalemia by inhibiting the enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. We report a case of hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis secondary to chronic glycyrrhizic acid intoxication.

• Authors: T Zenone, Q Blanc
• Journal: La Revue de medecine interne (Rev Med Interne) Vol. 30 Issue 1 Pg. 78-80 (Jan 2009) ISSN: 0248-8663 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Rhabdomyolyse liée à une hypokaliémie profonde par intoxication chronique à la glycyrrhizine.
• PMID: 18486280 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glycyrrhizic Acid

Topics

• Follow-Up Studies
• Glycyrrhiza (adverse effects)
• Glycyrrhizic Acid (poisoning)
• Humans
• Hypokalemia (chemically induced, diagnosis)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Rhabdomyolysis (chemically induced, diagnosis)
• Time Factors