Key result
Magnetic resonance imaging clearly demonstrated involved muscles in two cases of rhabdomyolysis, providing greater detail than 99mTc-pyrophosphate radionuclide scanning in one case.
Why the study?
Does MR imaging effectively demonstrate muscle abnormalities in patients with rhabdomyolysis?
Population
2 cases of rhabdomyolysis (one resulting from prolonged muscle compression and one from electrical burns)
Comparison
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging vs 99mTc-pyrophosphate radionuclide scanning
Design
Case_series
Authors
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MR may delineate rhabdomyolysis extent in select cases; leaves open its role versus scintigraphy.
Case Report (n=2)
Does MR imaging effectively demonstrate muscle abnormalities in patients with rhabdomyolysis?
MR imaging is a useful modality for evaluating skeletal muscle disorders and assessing the extent of rhabdomyolysis.
Zagoria et al. (1986) conducted a case report in Rhabdomyolysis (n=2). Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging vs. 99mTc-pyrophosphate radionuclide scanning was evaluated on Demonstration of involved muscles. Magnetic resonance imaging clearly demonstrated involved muscles in two cases of rhabdomyolysis, providing greater detail than 99mTc-pyrophosphate radionuclide scanning in one case.
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