Application of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Rhabdomyolysis

Early diagnosis and treatment of rhabdomyolysis are very important, but difficult to achieve for some atypical cases. Our study was aimed at determining the diagnostic value of ultrasonography in rhabdomyolysis caused by different factors. The study enrolled 50 patients with rhabdomyolysis diagnosed in our hospital. Among the 50 cases (mean age  = 38.4 y, 22 women) of rhabdomyolysis, 26 cases (mean age = 35.5 y, 8 women) were induced by exercise. During the patients’ first visit, 5 cases (mean age = 30.6 y, 1 woman) were suspected of having rhabdomyolysis and were diagnosed by clinicians; 12 cases (mean age = 34.8 y, 5 women) wer e correctly diagnosed under ultrasound; and 9 cases (mean age = 39.2 y, 2 women) were misdiagnosed.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research