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Case Reports
. 2016 Nov-Dec;26(6):449-451.
doi: 10.4103/0971-4065.177209.

White collar rhabdomyolysis with acute kidney injury

R K Bhakthavatsalam  1 , G Venu  1 , P Krishnam Raju  1 , H C Madhusudan  1
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White collar rhabdomyolysis with acute kidney injury

R K Bhakthavatsalam et al. Indian J Nephrol. 2016 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis is a clinical syndrome resulting from the disintegration of muscle cell and spillage of toxic intracellular contents into circulation. Strenuous, unaccustomed exercise leads to exertional rhabdomyolysis and cause AKI. We report a 26-year-old female who developed white collar rhabdomyolysis with AKI after performing sit-ups (Super Yoga Brain) for 108 times in temple. She was managed with hemodialysis and supporting therapy. She made a full recovery after 4 weeks. Awareness of this condition and early diagnosis is highlighted.

Keywords: Acute kidney injury; creatine kinase; myoglobinuria; strenuous exercise; white collar rhabdomyolysis.

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