J Korean Soc Pediatr Nephrol.  2005 Oct;9(2):251-254.

A Case of Acute Renal Failure due to Rhabdomyolysis Induced by Convulsion

• Jeon HS
• Lee JH
• Ha TS

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome resulting from skeletal muscle injury with release of muscle cell contents into the plasma. It has been reported as a cause of acute renal failure(ARF), and often associated with alcohol abuse, muscle compression, infections, and generalized seizure. Rhabdomyolysis-induced ARF is rare in children. We experienced a case of rhabdomyolysis-induced ARF in a 12-year-old boy who presented with azotemia and oliguria secondary to convulsion. After the control of convulsion by antiepileptic drugs, the daily urine output gradually increased and systemic features recovered with appropriate hydration and alkalinization.

Keyword

Rhabdomyolysis; Acute renal failure; Convulsion

MeSH Terms

Acute Kidney Injury*
Alcoholism
Anticonvulsants
Azotemia
Child
Humans
Male
Muscle Cells
Muscle, Skeletal
Oliguria
Plasma
Rhabdomyolysis*
Seizures*
Anticonvulsants