DOI: 10.12890/2020_001704

Contrast-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Occurring after ERCP in a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report

Authors

  • Natassja Moriarty Department of Medicine, Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, UK
  • Jonathan Moriarty Department of Medicine, Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, UK
  • John Keating Department of Gastroenterology, Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, UK

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Keywords

Iodine-based contrast, rhabdomyolysis, ERCP, pancreatic cancer, case report

Abstract

Objective: We present a patient with pancreatic cancer who developed weakness, acute renal failure and significantly raised creatine kinase levels post-ERCP and who was assessed as having contrast-induced rhabdomyolysis.
Results: The patient underwent haemofiltration and ultimately succumbed to his condition.
Conclusion: Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition which occurs because of damage to skeletal muscle, with release of myoglobin and electrolytes into the circulation. The mortality rate is 59% in severe cases, despite appropriate treatment.

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Published

2020-05-29

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 8 (2020)

How to Cite

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Moriarty N, Moriarty J, Keating J. Contrast-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Occurring after ERCP in a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2020 May 29 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];7(8). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/1704

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