Unusual causes of rhabdomyolysis

Intern Med J. 2008 May;38(5):364-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2007.01550.x.

Abstract

We report four cases with unusual causes of rhabdomyolysis. These included quail ingestion (coturnism), interaction between grapefruit juice and atorvastatin, hypothyroidism and infection by Epstein-Barr virus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Beverages / adverse effects
  • Citrus paradisi / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Foodborne Diseases / complications
  • Foodborne Diseases / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quail
  • Renal Insufficiency / complications
  • Renal Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Rhabdomyolysis / diagnosis*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / etiology*