Abstract
In pediatric population, the prevalence of rhabdomyolysis is unknown. A clinical manifestation is wide - from asymptomatic to life-threatening.
The intracellular components leakage from disintegrated muscle into the circulation is associated with the risk of myoglobinuria and acute kidney injury, hypovolaemia and mineral dysbalances. The article presents etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedure and therapy of rhabdomyolysis in children.