Fatal rhabdomyolysis associated with hyperosmolar diabetic decompensation.

Abstract

A patient is described who developed fatal acute rhabdomyolysis in association with hyperosmolar diabetic decompensation. The delay in making the diagnosis of acute rhabdomyolysis may have contributed to the outcome as the use of dantrolene may be of benefit in such patients.

• Authors: M L Wood, D N Griffith, R J Hooper, D L Patterson, J S Yudkin
• Journal: Diabetes research (Edinburgh, Scotland) (Diabetes Res) Vol. 8 Issue 2 Pg. 97-9 (Jun 1988) ISSN: 0265-5985 [Print] Scotland
• PMID: 3229073 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Diabetic Coma (complications)
• Diagnostic Errors
• Humans
• Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma (complications, diagnosis)
• Male
• Myoglobinuria (complications, diagnosis)
• Rhabdomyolysis (complications, diagnosis)