Polymyositis and rhabdomyolysis caused by hepatocellular carcinoma - Case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome characterized by a rapid necrosis of muscle fibers and the release of muscle-derived metabolic products into the circulatory system. A rare cause of rhabdomyolysis is paraneoplastic polymyositis.

Case presentation

A 67-year-old man was diagnosed with paraneoplastic polymyositis and rhabdomyolysis caused by hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Intravenous steroid was used as a symptomatic therapy for rhabdomyolysis, and the tumour was removed by left hemihepatectomy to treat the underlying cause. After muscle strength gradually improved, steroid therapy was discontinued. The patient was reoperated multiple times due to bleeding and bile leakage. Following the operations, his overall state and muscle strength further improved. Despite that,

SUBMITTER: Bardos D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8063704 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature