Abstract

MARQUES, Filipa Carlota; VIVEIRO, Carolina  and  CASTRO, Isabel. Fenofibrate-induced rhabdomyolysis in an adolescent with chronic renal failure and hypothyroidism. Port J Nephrol Hypert [online]. 2014, vol.28, n.3, pp.249-253. ISSN 0872-0169.

Background: Rhabdomyolysis is a condition defined by necrosis of muscle cell and release of its contents into the systemic circulation. The fibric acid derivative fenofibrate is indicated in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia in adults. Fenofibrate monotherapy-induced rhabdomyolysis is rare. The presence of chronic renal failure and hypothyroidism are among the primary factors for rhabdomyolysis. Case: Our case study is about an adolescent with chronic renal failure, severe hypertriglyceridemia and hypothyroidism who developed rhabdomyolysis and irreversible deterioration of kidney function after monotherapy with fenofibrate. The patient required renal replacement therapy using haemodialysis and kidney transplant. Conclusion: This case study is of the highest importance to warn against the adverse events associated with fenofibrate therapy and to alert to the need of a rigorous control of its use when risk factors are present.

Keywords : Chronic renal failure; fenofibrate; hypothyroidism; rhabdomyolysis.

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