Approccio al bambino con iperCKemia e rabdomiolisi in pronto soccorso pediatrico

Abstract

HyperCKemia and rhabdomyolysis are sides of the same coin. In pediatric age, in most cases, the etiology is infectious in origin with a favorable course. However, the persistence of elevated CK values over time should lead to suspicion of genetic/ hereditary causes that may also require the involvement of other specialists. Rhabdomyolysis is an urgent concern because of the possible evolution into acute renal failure requiring appropriate fluid management and aggressive treatment of electrolyte disorders.