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Case Report

Rhabdomyolysis in a pregnant woman: A case report

Maher Al-Hajjaj*, Abdilya Riyadh Alabdaly, Muna Alqralleh, Dana Issa Juma Ibrahim and Amna Elrayah Mohamed

Published: 16 January, 2023 | Volume 6 - Issue 1 | Pages: 014-015

Hyperemesis gravidarum may prompt hypovolemia and significant electrolyte anomalies. Hypokalemia is one of the most common abnormalities. When practical, it may lead to rhabdomyolysis. 
We report a rare case of rhabdomyolysis in a 24 years old pregnant woman due to hyperemesis gravidarum. She had a profound weakness. Physical examination and laboratory findings showed a need for the hospital admission. Aggressive rehydration and electrolytes were the definite treatment. Her serum creatinine kinase (CK) concentration during entry was 80,01 units/L.
Continuous rehydration led to complete recovery clinically. On discharge, she had normal laboratories.

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