Open AccessContrast-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Occurring after ERCP in a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Natassja Moriarty,
Jonathan Moriarty,
J. Keating
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
european journal of case reports in internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2284-2594
DOI - 10.12890/2020_001704
Subject(s) - rhabdomyolysis , medicine , myalgia , creatine kinase , myoglobinuria , muscle weakness , weakness , skeletal muscle , gastroenterology , surgery
Objective: We present a patient with pancreatic cancer who developed weakness, acute renal failure and significantly raised creatine kinase levels post-ERCP and who was assessed as having contrast-induced rhabdomyolysis. Results: The patient underwent haemofiltration and ultimately succumbed to his condition. Conclusion: Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition which occurs because of damage to skeletal muscle, with release of myoglobin and electrolytes into the circulation. The mortality rate is 59% in severe cases, despite appropriate treatment.