Rhabdomyolysis in a pregnant woman: A case report

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Submitted: January 9, 2023
Published: Jan 16, 2023
DOI: 10.29328/journal.cjog.1001121
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Maher Al-Hajjaj
Department of Urology, Aleppo University Hospital, Aleppo, Syria
Abdilya Riyadh Alabdaly
Medical Graduate, Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan
Muna Alqralleh
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jordanian Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan
Dana Issa Juma Ibrahim
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jordanian Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan
Amna Elrayah Mohamed
Medical Graduated, National University, Khartoum, Sudan

Abstract

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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Al-Hajjaj, M., Alabdaly, A. R., Alqralleh, M., Juma Ibrahim, D. I., & Mohamed, A. E. (2023). Rhabdomyolysis in a pregnant woman: A case report. Clinical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 6(1), 014–015. https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.cjog.1001121
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