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. 1988 Feb;64(748):157–159. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.64.748.157

Heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis presenting as fulminant hepatic failure.

S Fidler 1, E Fagan 1, R Williams 1, I Dewhurst 1, C E Cory 1
PMCID: PMC2428779  PMID: 3174530

Abstract

Heatstroke following vigorous exercise is reported in a young male. Severe hepatic and renal failure resulted but the patient completely recovered following treatment by active measures to reduce his core temperature.

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