Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis in McArdle Disease: A Case Report of a Rarely Seen Presentation

Abstract

McArdle disease is a genetic disorder that leads to impaired glycogenolysis in the muscle, resulting in exercise intolerance, fatigue, myalgias, and basal elevation of creatine kinase (CK). We report a case of a young woman with McArdle disease who had an episode of acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring temporary hemodialysis (HD), with subsequent complete recovery of renal function. We aim to report a rare clinical presentation of an already rare disease and discuss the possible causes involved; therefore, contributing to a better knowledge of the disease.