Abstract
We report a case of bilateral anterolateral crural compartment syndrome elicited by hyponatraemia and psychogenic polydipsia. The unusual constellation of clinical findings and diminished pain expression made initial diagnostic procedures challenging. The possible pathogenesis and treatment options are discussed. Impairment of lower extremity function at follow-up was serious and permanent.
2015 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anterior Compartment Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Anterior Compartment Syndrome / etiology
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Anterior Compartment Syndrome / therapy
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Foot Orthoses
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Humans
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Male
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Polydipsia, Psychogenic / complications
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Polydipsia, Psychogenic / diagnosis*
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Polydipsia, Psychogenic / therapy
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Rhabdomyolysis / complications
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Schizophrenia, Paranoid
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Treatment Outcome
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Water Intoxication / complications
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Water Intoxication / diagnosis*
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Water Intoxication / therapy