Rhabdomyolysis secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus

We present a case report of a patient with an SLE exacerbation as well as concurrent rhabdomyolysis with massively elevated CPK (304,700  U/L). Though a rarely reported effect of SLE, rhabdomyolysis can be severe and potentially lethal secondary or concurrent to an acute SLE episode. This case report demonstrates the association between SLE and rhabdomyolysis, which is not well described in the current literature.
Source: Autoimmunity Highlights - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research