Rhabdomyolysis in COVID-19: Report of Four Cases
Balraj Singh, Parminder Kaur, Ashesha Mechineni, Michael Maroules
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health emergency. COVID-19 is most well known for affecting the respiratory system, although it can also result in several extrapulmonary manifestations. Limited literature is available regarding rhabdomyolysis in COVID-19. We report four cases of rhabdomyolysis in COVID-19 patients. High index of suspicion is required for the appropriate clinical scenario to recognize this life-threatening situation so that complications can be avoided.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRhabdomyolysisCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineCoronavirusPandemicPublic healthDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)VirologySurgeryInternal medicinePathologyOutbreakMuscle and Compartmental DisordersLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies