Recurrent compartment syndrome leading to the diagnosis of mcardle disease: Case report

Aaron B. Mull, Janelle I. Wagner, Terence M. Mycktayn, Amy F. Kells

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Abstract

Glycogen storage disorders are rare diseases of metabolism that are usually diagnosed when a patient presents with recurrent fatigue, muscle pains, and exercise intolerance. In this case report, we describe a patient who presented with the second episode of nontraumatic compartment syndrome over a 10-year span. Because of the obscure presentation, we performed a muscle biopsy, which on muscle phosphorylase staining revealed McArdle disease (glycogen storage disease type V).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2377-2379
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery
Volume40
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2015

Keywords

  • Compartment syndrome
  • McArdle disease

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