Overview
Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome characterized by muscle breakdown leading to the release of intracellular contents such as myoglobin and creatine kinase (CK) into the bloodstream, often associated with severe muscle injury and potential organ dysfunction 16749.Diagnosis
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