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. 1992 Sep;45(9):825–827. doi: 10.1136/jcp.45.9.825

Immunoperoxidase techniques and histology in the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis related acute renal failure.

P N Cooper 1, J Tapson 1, A R Morley 1
PMCID: PMC495116  PMID: 1401219

Abstract

A case of rhabdomyolysis associated acute renal failure (RM-ARF) occurring as a result of strenuous exercise is presented. Diagnostic renal biopsy was performed. The histological appearances, combined with immunoperoxidase staining for myoglobin, allowed a positive diagnosis of RM-ARF to be made and excluded the possibility of glomerulonephritis. The patient recovered completely after a stormy clinical course.

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