Hypokaliemic rhabdomyolysis associated with liquorice ingestion: report of an atypical case

被引:10
作者
Barrella, M
Lauria, G
Quatrale, R
Paolino, E
机构
[1] Clinica Neurologica, Università di Ferrara
[2] Clinica Neurologica, Università di Ferrara, 44100 Ferrara
来源
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES | 1997年 / 18卷 / 04期
关键词
rhabdomyolysis; myoglobinuria; liquorice; hypokaliemia;
D O I
10.1007/BF02080467
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
We here present an unusual case of hypokaliemic rhabdomyolysis, characterised by a sthenic deficit exclusively involving the distal muscles of the upper limbs and secondary to chronic glycyrrhizic acid intoxication, and by the absence of even ictal arterial hypertension. We discuss the etiopathogenetic bases and the risks related to the development of this secondary hypokaliemic syndrome, also in relation to other concomitant risk factors such as prolonged physical exercise and exposure to low temperatures.
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页码:217 / 220
页数:4
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