Acute swelling of both legs in a healthy young man

Binder, B., Soyer, H. P., Salmhofer, W. and Kerl, H. (2007) Acute swelling of both legs in a healthy young man. Phlebologie, 36 2: 77-79.

Author	Binder, B. Soyer, H. P. Salmhofer, W. Kerl, H.
Title	Acute swelling of both legs in a healthy young man
Journal name	Phlebologie (ERA 2012 Listed) (ERA 2010 Rank C) Check publisher's open access policy
Publication date	2007
Sub-type	Article
Year available	2007
Volume number	36
Issue number	2
ISSN	0939-978X
Start page	77
End page	79
Total pages	3
Place of publication	Berlin
Publisher	Schattauer
Collection year	2007
Language	eng ger fre
Subject	110304 Dermatology
Abstract	We report a 22-year-old man suffering from exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis of both lower legs. The patient was admitted to our department for deep vein thrombosis. Clinical examination showed diffuse erythema, swelling, and pain on palpation of both calves. Ultrasonography revealed muscle alterations. Creatine kinase plasma levels were slightly elevated. Based on these findings and on the detailed history the diagnosis of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis was made. Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis is an important and potentially fatal disease. Although it is a rare differential diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, it has to be taken in consideration in patients with muscle alteration visible on ultrasonography. Early recognition and appropriate treatment are of utmost importance for a good clinical outcome.
Keyword	Swelling of the legs rhabdomyolysis ultrasonography
Q-Index Code	C1

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Sub-type:	Article
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