Fatal Acute Diclofenac-Induced Rhabdomyolysis in A Pediatric Patient
BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.28, no.1, pp.102-106, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2011
- Doi Number: 10.5174/tutfd.2009.02192.0
- Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.102-106
- Keywords: Rhabdomyolysis, diclofenac, child, drug, side effect, AIRWAY COLLAPSE, TRACHEOMALACIA, TRACHEOBRONCHOMALACIA
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Diclofenac, a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, has been reported to cause fatal drug-induced rhabdomyolysis very rarely. We report a case of a 13-month-old girl who developed fatal rhabdomyolysis after administration of intramuscular diclofenac for relief of pain caused by a scalding burn injury. Rhabdomyolysis due to diclofenac has not been reported in children. Here, we present the first case report to demonstrate rhabdomylysis secondary to diclofenac administration.