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ea0059ep106 | Thyroid | SFEBES2018

A rare case of carbimazole related Rhabdomyolysis

Johnson Emma , Hughes David , Asma Faaiza , Haggan Kate , Ibraheem Nawal

Introduction: There are many causes of rhabdomyolysis, with Carbimazole, the first line treatment for hyperthyroidism, being one of the rarest. Rhabdomyolysis can potentially cause significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated.Case: A 38 year old female presented to the Emergency Department in May 2018 with a 4 day history of severe sudden onset bilateral thigh pain. Her only prior health problem was primary hyperthyroidism for which she had been...