Rhabdomyolysis is the ocorrence of muscular necrosis with release of its constituents into the circulation and can be a manifestation of multiple disorders. In this case report, a 6-year-old female patient presented to the emergency department with a history suggestive of rhabdomyolysis in context of EBV infection. The patient was later reevaluated and an accurate previous medical history and follow-up lead to the final diagnose of an uncommon neurometabolic pathology - McArdle disease or type V glycogen storage disease. This case highlights the importance of investigating rhabdomyolysis’ possible etiologies, in order to allow an early diagnosis and prevent acute decompensations.

Keywords: Child; McArdle Disease; Rhabdomyolyis; Metabolic

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Citation

Citation: Cátia Vilas Boas Leitão., et al. “A 6-Year-Old Girl with Recurrent Rhabdomyolysis”. Acta Scientific Paediatrics 4.2 (2020): 53-56.

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