A Case of Rhabdomyolysis Taking Senna
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Case Report
P: 160-163
December 2019

A Case of Rhabdomyolysis Taking Senna

J Pediatr Emerg Intensive Care Med 2019;6(3):160-163
1. Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Çocuk Acil Bilim Dalı, Adana, Türkiye
2. Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Çocuk Yoğun Bakım Bilim Dalı, Adana, Türkiye
3. İstinye Üniversitesi Eczacılık Fakültesi, Farmasötik Botanik Anabilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Received Date: 27.11.2017
Accepted Date: 04.06.2018
Publish Date: 21.10.2019
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ABSTRACT

Rhabdomyolysis (RML) is a clinical condition that results in the release of the cellular content into the circulation due to musculoskeletal damage caused by various causes. For this reason, emergency departments should recognize RML and start treatment without any delay. In this study, we present a case of secondary RML in a 14-year-old patient followed up with the diagnosis of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Respiratory and circulatory support was provided in the emergency unit and alkalization was started. All medications used by the patient were cut off. Hemodiafiltration treatment was performed in our intensive care unit. It was learned that the patient have used the senna plant regularly for five years because of constipation. It has been reported in the literature that the senna plant has toxic effects on the brain, liver, kidney, heart and muscle, and also may cause renal tubular necrosis, centrilobular hepatic necrosis and muscle fiber necrosis. In this case report, we aimed to emphasize that the senna plant sold by herbalists and used frequently by people may cause secondary RML which may be a life-threatening condition.

Keywords:
Rhabdomyolysis, senna, subakut sklerozan panensephalitis

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