Rhabdomyolysis caused by Botrychium ternatum intoxication : Case report and literature review

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RATIONALE: Botrychium ternatum ((Thunb.) Sw.), a traditional Chinese medicine, is known for its therapeutic properties in clearing heat, detoxifying, cough suppression, and phlegm elimination. It has been extensively used in clinics for the treatment of many inflammation-related diseases. Currently, there are no documented cases of rhabdomyolysis resulting from Botrychium ternatum intoxication.

PATIENT CONCERNS: A 57-year-old male presented with a complaint of low back discomfort accompanied by tea-colored urine lasting for 4 days. The patient also exhibited markedly increased creatine phosphate kinase and myoglobin levels. Prior to the onset of symptoms, the patient consumed 50 g of Botrychium ternatum to alleviate pharyngodynia.

DIAGNOSES: The patient was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis due to Botrychium ternatum intoxication.

INTERVENTIONS: The patient underwent a substantial volume of fluid resuscitation, diuresis, and alkalization of urine, as well as correction of the acid-base balance and electrolyte disruption.

OUTCOMES: Following a 10-day treatment plan involving massive fluid resuscitation, diuresis, and alkalization of urine, the patient showed notable improvement in his lower back pain and reported the absence of any discomfort. Following reexamination, the levels of creatine phosphate kinase and myoglobin were restored to within the normal ranges. Additionally, no abnormalities were detected in liver or renal function. As a result, the patient was considered eligible for discharge and was monitored.

CONCLUSIONS: Botrychium ternatum intoxication was associated with the development of rhabdomyolysis. To manage this condition, it is recommended that patients provide massive fluid resuscitation, diuresis, alkalization of urine, and other appropriate therapeutic interventions.

LESSON: Currently, there are no known cases of rhabdomyolysis resulting from Botrychium ternatum intoxication. However, it is important to consider the potential occurrence of rhabdomyolysis resulting from Botrychium ternatum intoxication when there is a correlation between the administration of Botrychium ternatum and the presence of muscular discomfort in the waist or throughout the body, along with tea-colored urine. Considering the levels of creatine phosphate kinase and myoglobin, the diagnosis or exclusion of rhabdomyolysis caused by Botrychium ternatum intoxication should be made, and suitable treatment should be administered accordingly.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:103

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Medicine - 103(2024), 9 vom: 01. März, Seite e37304

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Liu, Ming-Wei [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Chun-Hai [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Qiu-Juan [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Bing-Ran [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

020IUV4N33
Case Reports
Creatine Kinase
EC 2.7.3.2
Journal Article
Myoglobin
Phosphocreatine
Review
Tea

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Date Completed 04.03.2024

Date Revised 04.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/MD.0000000000037304

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NLM369187334