Rhabdomylosis

Question 1

very high serum creatine kinase=

Answer 1

give a diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis

Question 2

What is the cellular pathology behind this gentleman’s renal failure? (rhabdomyolysis)

Answer 2

tubular cell necrosis

Myoglobinuria causes renal failure by tubular cell necrosis

Question 3

first-line in rhabdomyolysis

Answer 3

IV fluids are given to help remove myoglobin (which can be nephrotoxic) and excess toxins from the blood.