Myoglobinuria: the importance of reaching a firm diagnosis--a patient with defective fatty acid oxidation. Issue 773 (March 1990)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ellis, C. J.; Dewhurst, A. G.; Cooper, M.; Brenton, D. P.; Dathan, J. R.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 66:Issue 773(1990)
• Page Start: 235
• Page End: 237
• Publication Date: 1990-03
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.66.773.235
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : A 52 year old man presented with myoglobinuria-induced acute renal failure requiring dialysis. Despite renal biopsy, the cause of the myoglobinuria was not established until he re-presented a year later with a milder episode. At this stage investigations, including a muscle biopsy, demonstrated a defect in fatty acid oxidation amenable to dietary and lifestyle advice. This report emphasizes the importance of reaching a definitive diagnosis in myoglobinuria.