Rabdomiolisis en adolescente bipolar. Análisis de los factores asociados / Rhabdomyolysis in a Bipolar Adolescent. Analysis of Associated Factors

RESUMEN

Objetivo: Describir un caso de rabdomiolisis asociada a uso de quetiapina y lamotrigina en adolescente tratado por trastorno afectivo bipolar. Método: Descripción del caso clínico, análisis de los factores asociados y revisión no sistemática de la literatura relevante. Resultados: Varón de 18 arios de edad con trastorno afectivo bipolar, tratado farmacológicamente con quetiapina y lamotrigina, que tras 2 semanas de entrenamiento físico presentó rabdomiolisis. La quetiapina y el ejercicio se han asociado a rabdomiolisis. No se ha encontrado el mecanismo que media tal asociación, si bien se plantea disfunción neuromuscular e incremento en la permeabilidad sarcomérica. Conclusiones: Este caso clínico permite observar la interacción compleja de los psicofármacos y la actividad física en un paciente psiquiátrico adolescente, y la aparición de una complicación médica potencialmente letal.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To describe a case of rhabdomyolysis associated with the use of quetiapine and lamotrigine in an adolescent treated for bipolar disorder. Method: Description of the clinical case, analysis of the associated factors and a nonsystematic review of the relevant literature. Results: An 18 year old male, with bipolar disorder and treated pharmacologically with quetiapine and lamotrigine, after two weeks of physical activity presents with rhabdomyolysis. Quetiapine and exercise have been associated with rhabdomyolysis. The mediator mechanism of this association has not been found, although it has been established that there is neuromuscular dysfunction and an increase in sarcomere permeability. Conclusions: This clinical case allowed the complex interaction between antipsychotic agents and increased physical activity to be observed in a psychiatric adolescent patient, as well as the appearance of a potentially lethal medical complication.