Methylphenidate-associated myopathy
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Methylphenidate-associated myopathy
Methods We describe a case of a 13 yo girl diagnosed with ADHD since early childhood, in MP use for the past 3 years. She complained about a mild discomfort of proximal muscles of the lower limbs and cramps for the previous 3 months. Routine exams revealed increased aminotransferases levels (AST 192 UI/L; ALT 222 UI/L), suggesting hepatotoxicity. New laboratory tests were ordered, showing a CPK...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Rheumatology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-10-s1-a96