Hypothyroidism Induced Severe Rhabdomyolysis in a Hemodialysis Patient
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Hypothyroidism occurs relatively common and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality during the course of chronic kidney disease. Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition characterised by necrosis of muscular tissue and rarely associates with hypothyroidism. Here we describe a case of rhabdomyolysis due to severe hypothyroidism in a 56-year-old female hemodialysis patient.
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دوره 2014 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014