Rhabdomyolysis and lower extremity compartment syndrome due to influenza B virus

Ann Plast Surg. 1993 Mar;30(3):272-3. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199303000-00013.

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis is an unusual complication following infection with influenza B virus. We recently managed a young boy who presented with severe rhabdomyolysis and bilateral lower extremity compartment syndrome due to infection with influenza B virus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
  • Compartment Syndromes / pathology
  • Compartment Syndromes / surgery
  • Fascia / pathology
  • Fasciotomy
  • Humans
  • Influenza B virus*
  • Influenza, Human / complications*
  • Influenza, Human / pathology
  • Influenza, Human / surgery
  • Leg / surgery
  • Male
  • Rhabdomyolysis / etiology*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / pathology
  • Rhabdomyolysis / surgery