| Literature DB >> 28811700 |
Dhiraj J Trivedi1, Shrirang P Kulkarni1, Rakesh Mudaraddi1.
Abstract
Myoglobin is dark red colour heme containing protein, stored in muscle. Change in permeability of myolemma causes myoglobin leak in plasma, which is cleared by kidney swiftly. Differentiating myoglobinuria from hemoglobinuria is important. Clinicians concern over myoglobinuria is to protect the patient from acute renal disease. We present a case of primary myoglobinuria, its clinical symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.Entities:
Keywords: Hemoglobin; Hemoglobinuria; Myocyte; Myoglobin; Myoglobinuria
Year: 2016 PMID: 28811700 PMCID: PMC5539002 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-016-0607-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Clin Biochem ISSN: 0970-1915