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Severe dystonia and myoglobinuria.

J Jankovic, A S Penn

    Neurology
    |October 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Severe dystonia can lead to myoglobinuria, a condition causing muscle breakdown and kidney damage. This case highlights the importance of monitoring patients with severe dystonia for this rare complication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Nephrology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Myoglobinuria is typically associated with extreme exertion or muscle necrosis.
    • Dystonia has not been previously linked to myoglobinuria.
    • Autosomal-dominant dystonia musculorum deformans is a progressive genetic disorder affecting muscle tone.

    Observation:

    • An 8-year-old boy with autosomal-dominant dystonia musculorum deformans presented with severe generalized dystonia and hyperpyrexia.
    • The patient rapidly developed myoglobinuria and subsequent renal failure.
    • Medical interventions included curarization, tetrabenazine, baclofen, and bilateral thalamotomy.

    Findings:

    • This case report establishes a potential link between severe dystonia and the development of myoglobinuria.
    • The patient experienced acute kidney injury secondary to myoglobinuria.
    • Neurological and renal complications underscore the severity of the condition.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider monitoring for myoglobinuria in patients with severe dystonia.
    • Early recognition and management of myoglobinuria may prevent renal failure in dystonia patients.
    • This finding expands the understanding of potential complications associated with dystonia musculorum deformans.

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