Abstract
A very rare case of non-fatal acute massive rhabdomyolysis caused by unintentional prolonged inhalation of liquid gas (consisting of butane and propane) in a previously healthy adult is presented. The immediate diagnosis and intensive symptomatic therapy prevented any other severe complications of rhabdomyolysis, and the patient made a complete recovery without any sequelae.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Home
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Alkanes / administration & dosage
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Alkanes / poisoning*
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Alkenes / administration & dosage
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Alkenes / poisoning*
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Butanes / administration & dosage
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Butanes / poisoning
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Environmental Exposure / adverse effects
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Gases / administration & dosage
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Gases / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Inhalation Exposure / adverse effects*
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Male
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Propane / administration & dosage
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Propane / poisoning
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Rhabdomyolysis / chemically induced*
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Rhabdomyolysis / diagnosis
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Rhabdomyolysis / therapy
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Sodium Chloride / administration & dosage
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Alkanes
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Alkenes
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Butanes
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Gases
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Sodium Chloride
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butane
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Propane