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Case Reports
. 1988 Feb;64(748):157-9.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.64.748.157.

Heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis presenting as fulminant hepatic failure

S Fidler  1 , E Fagan, R Williams, I Dewhurst, C E Cory
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Case Reports

Heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis presenting as fulminant hepatic failure

S Fidler et al. Postgrad Med J. 1988 Feb.

Abstract

Heatstroke following vigorous exercise is reported in a young male. Severe hepatic and renal failure resulted but the patient completely recovered following treatment by active measures to reduce his core temperature.

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