Abstract
Hypothyroidism causing rhabdomyolysis is a known but an uncommon entity.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis causing rhabdomyolysis in the absence of
precipitating factors is even rarer. Here we report a 42- year-old
previously healthy male with hypothyroidism due to Hashimotos
thyroiditis complicated by severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury
in the absence of precipitating factors. The diagnosis was based on his
clinical presentation and laboratory investigations, and he was
successfully treated with intravenous fluid therapy and oral
levothyroxine.
Keywords- Rhabdomyolysis, hypothyroidism, creatinine kinase,
myoglobin