Elevated creatine kinase levels, exercise, and isotretinoin for acne
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.07.044
Abstract: CK: creatine kinase INTRODUCTION Approximately 44% of patients on isotretinoin develop elevated levels of creatine kinase (CK), a proxy for potential muscle tissue damage. Mild elevations are typically transient and well-tolerated, whereas marked elevations can… read more here.
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Massively elevated creatine kinase levels in antihistamine-induced rhabdomyolysis
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2019.1688624
Abstract: Abstract Rhabdomyolysis is the destruction of skeletal muscle tissue with release of intracellular components into the circulation. Elevation of creatine kinase levels in serum is indicative of muscle damage and is associated with acute kidney… read more here.
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Misleading normal TSH and persistently elevated creatine kinase: clues to the diagnosis of chronic Sheehan’s syndrome
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-243992
Abstract: A 53-year-old woman was referred for medical evaluation of therapy-resistant dyslipidaemia accompanied by elevated creatine kinase levels. Because cessation or alteration of her medication did not improve laboratory abnormalities, hypothyroidism was considered, despite the fact… read more here.
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