Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Renal Failure in an Adolescent With Coronavirus Disease 2019
Nicole L. Samies, Swetha Pinninti, Scott H. James
Abstract
There is growing appreciation of the wide range of clinical presentations seen in pediatric patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Rhabdomyolysis appears to be a rare, but potentially serious, manifestation of COVID-19. Here, we report an adolescent with COVID-19-associated rhabdomyolysis who required hemodialysis due to acute kidney injury. Pediatric providers should consider rhabdomyolysis and the possibility of acute renal failure in children with COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRhabdomyolysisCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirusPandemicAcute kidney injuryIntensive care medicineCoronavirus InfectionsVirologyBetacoronavirusDiseaseInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakMuscle and Compartmental DisordersElectrolyte and hormonal disordersNeurological and metabolic disorders