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Mitochondrial myopathy presenting as rhabdomyolysis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21771927     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 37-year-old white woman presented with acute bilateral hamstring pain after hiking. She had a creatine kinase level of 11,144 U/L. Rhabdomyolysis was diagnosed and the patient was admitted for intravenous fluid hydration. The patient continued to have exercise-induced myalgias and elevations in her creatine kinase level. Rheumatologic causes were ruled out and results from electromyogram testing were nondiagnostic. A muscle biopsy revealed a mitochondrial myopathy. The 22 mitochondrial DNA and transfer RNA genes were sequenced. An A-to-G transition was found at nucleotide position 4281 in the transfer RNA isoleucine gene. The patient was placed on a regimen of riboflavin, vitamin C, and coenzyme Q10, which provided mild relief. The patient returned to the emergency department 2 more times after vigorous exercise, with creatine kinase levels as high as 2800 U/L. At last follow-up, the patient was using a fentanyl citrate transdermal patch, which enabled her to perform moderate exercise without pain.
Authors:
David C Patchett; Michael L Grover
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association     Volume:  111     ISSN:  1945-1997     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Osteopath Assoc     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-07-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503065     Medline TA:  J Am Osteopath Assoc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  404-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, 19389 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308-6500. dpatchett@midwestern.edu.
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