Uraemic myopathy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Uraemic myopathy. It usually develops in end-stage renal failure. It is usually in people on dialysis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Demographic features
- It usually develops in end-stage renal failure
- It is usually in people on dialysis
- It is more frequent in females over the age of 60 years
- The severity corresponds to the degree of renal impairment
Clinical features
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Pathogenic factors
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Differential diagnosis
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Blood tests
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Muscle biopsy
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Treatment
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References
- Campistol JM. Uremic myopathy. Kidney Int 2002; 62:1901-1913.
- Burn DJ, Bates D. Neurology and the kidney. JNNP 1998; 65:810-821.
- Arnold R, Issar T, Krishnan AV, Pussell BA. Neurological complications in chronic kidney disease. JRSM Cardiovasc Dis 2016; 5:2048004016677687.
- Kaltsatou A, Sakkas GK, Poulianiti KP, et al. Uremic myopathy: is oxidative stress implicated in muscle dysfunction in uremia? Front Physiol 2015; 6:102.
- Adeniyi O, Agaba EI, King M, Servilla KS, Massie L, Tzamaloukas AH. Severe proximal myopathy in advanced renal failure. Diagnosis and management. Afr J Med Med Sci 2004; 33:385-388.
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