rhabdomyolysis in severe covid19: a mini review study

Introduction: rhabdomyolysis can be a symptom of covid-19, with very few cases described so far. aki and renal failure following rhabdomyolysis are a potentially dangerous complication. diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis in covid-19 is difficult due to overlap. materials and method: the present study was a pico review that examined rhabdomyolysis in covid-19. the documents browsed by google scholar, sid and mag iran databases were analyzed using the keywords rhabdomyolysis, creatine kinase, covid-19, acute renal failure. results: rhabdomyolysis following covid-19 and sars-cov-2 reports of viral contamination of striated muscle may result in muscle destruction. rhabdomyolysis in covid-19 is a late complication. evaluation of ck and myoglobin levels is important for the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis in covid19 patients. the mechanism of rhabdomyolysis in covid-19 is unknown and various mechanisms are used. conclusion: rhabdomyolysis may cause acute kidney damage (aki). prompt diagnosis is a prerequisite for successful treatment and prevention of complications.