Journal Published Online: 01 March 1987
Volume 32, Issue 2

Rhabdomyolysis Following Violent Behavior and Coma

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

An individual suspected of being under the influence of phencyclidine (PCP) exhibited acute psychotic and violent behavior which was followed by cardiac arrest, coma, and renal failure. Sections of the damaged muscle showed rhabdomyolysis, and sections of the kidneys showed myoglonin casts positive for immunoperoxidase stain. Extensive toxicology studies for narcotics, PCP, and cocaine were negative. Therefore, a correlation between PCP and rhabdomyolysis associated with acute psychotic and violent behavior could not be made with certainty.

The etiology and pathogenesis of rhabdomyolysis are discussed in depth.

Author Information

Reddy, SK
, Los Angeles, CA
Kornblum, RN
, Los Angeles, CA
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS11160J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11160J