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Heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis presenting as fulminant hepatic failure.
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  1. S. Fidler,
  2. E. Fagan,
  3. R. Williams,
  4. I. Dewhurst,
  5. C. E. Cory
  1. Liver Unit, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK.

    Abstract

    Heatstroke following vigorous exercise is reported in a young male. Severe hepatic and renal failure resulted but the patient completely recovered following treatment by active measures to reduce his core temperature.

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.64.748.157

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