Rhabdomyolysis
Research from G. Oconnor and co-researchers yields new findings on rhabdomyolysis
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, May 19th, 2008
"He was complaining of severe pain and swelling to his left lower limb, with reduced sensation to his left foot. He was hepatitis C positive from intravenous drug use, and had most recently used both heroin and cocaine 5 days previously on his release from prison. Musculoskeletal exam showed extensive swelling of his left lower limb, with tense calf compartments, Initial laboratory results showed a raised creatine kinase of more than 155 000 IU/I. Urine toxicology was positive for methadone,...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2008-05-19)
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