Hypokalemia-Induced Rhabdomyolysis from Adrenal Adenoma: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Rauf Faateh A, Pervaiz Zainab, Khan Taleah, Swaminathan Gowri, Trandafirescu Theo
Primary Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York City Health + Hospitals - Queens, New York City, USA
Hypothesis
Can adrenal adenoma lead to hypokalemia-induced rhabdomyolysis?
Conclusion
The case highlights that primary hyperaldosteronism due to adrenal adenoma can cause severe hypokalemia leading to rhabdomyolysis.
Supporting Evidence
- Low potassium levels can disrupt blood flow to muscles, leading to weakness and rhabdomyolysis.
- The patient had elevated aldosterone levels and low potassium levels, confirming primary hyperaldosteronism.
- Surgery to remove the adrenal adenoma resolved the patient's symptoms.
Takeaway
A woman had very low potassium levels because of a problem with her adrenal gland, which made her muscles weak and caused a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis. After surgery to fix her adrenal gland, she felt better.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and treatment of a patient with hypokalemia-induced rhabdomyolysis.
Limitations
The findings are based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
37-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and schizoaffective disorder.
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