Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-8 | Issue-10 | 553-555
Case Report
Unusual Presentation of Rhabdomyolysis & Acute Kidney Injury in a Young Patient with Associated Pancreatitis of Un-Known Etiology
Arif Noormohammed Thekiya, Ahmed Salah Eid, Aalya Mohamed, Magdoleen Ibrahim A. Sabbah, Ali Aziz, Waleed H. Flayyih, Sameh Mohamed, Rehan Ahmed, Alaa Bbiker M. Ahmed
Published : Oct. 15, 2023
Abstract
A case of 41-year-old patient presented with left lower leg cellulitis, laboratory investigations showed elevated CK levels of more than 193000 U/L, high pancreatic enzymes level namely amylase & lipase, significant electrolyte and acid base abnormalities. Diagnosis of Rhabdomyolysis made based on CK level results in acute pancreatitis. This patient developed acute renal failure with all above in mind, he stayed inpatient for 19 days. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the unusually high CK with unusual association of acute pancreatitis leading to rhabdo¬myolysis and the associated morbidity.