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[Rhabdomyolysis and hypothyroidism].

J Jobé1, V Corman, A Fumal

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Revue Medicale De Liege
|September 15, 2007
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A young patient experienced severe muscle pain and weakness due to Hashimoto disease-induced hypothyroidism. Treatment with thyroid hormone replacement therapy led to full recovery of muscle, cardiac, and thyroid functions.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Hypothyroidism, particularly autoimmune Hashimoto disease, can present with diverse systemic manifestations.
  • Rhabdomyolysis, characterized by muscle breakdown, is a rare but serious complication of untreated hypothyroidism.
  • Cardiac dysfunction and carpal tunnel syndrome are also recognized associations with hypothyroidism.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old patient presented with a 3-month history of severe myalgias and asthenia.
  • Initial investigations revealed muscle lysis and elevated transaminases.
  • Further assessment identified severe hypothyroidism with anti-microsomal antibodies, carpal tunnel syndrome, and left ventricular systolic dysfunction.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with hypothyroidic rhabdomyolysis secondary to Hashimoto disease.

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  • Treatment involved hormonal thyroid substitution therapy.
  • Significant improvement in muscular symptoms was observed, leading to complete recovery.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of recognizing rhabdomyolysis as a potential complication of hypothyroidism.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism can reverse severe muscular and cardiac manifestations.
    • Early thyroid hormone replacement therapy is crucial for restoring muscle, cardiac, and overall metabolic function.