Acute kidney injury associated with rhabdomyolysis in a patient with COVID-19

J Bras Nefrol. 2021 Mar 5:S0101-28002021005025301. doi: 10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2020-0170. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRhabdomyolysis is defined as the breakdown of skeletal muscle leading to the release of muscle contents into the extracellular fluid. Patients with rhabdomyolysis can be asymptomatic or have myalgia symptoms, weakness, myoglobinuria with dark urine, significant electrolyte imbalance, and acute kidney injury. Here we describe a case on acute kidney injury associated to rhabdomyolysis in a patient with COVID-19.PMID:33704346 | DOI:10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2020-0170

Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Nefrologia - March 11, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Viviane Schmitt Jahnke Jos é Antonio Tesser Poloni Carla Andretta Moreira Neves Camila Peter Claudia Elizabeth Thompson Liane Nanci Rotta Source Type: research