Abstract
Malignant hyperthermia has rarely been reported in China. We report the first case of malignant hyperthermia, verified by caffeine-halothane contracture test and genetic testing, in a Chinese patient.
MeSH terms
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Anesthesia, General / adverse effects*
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Caffeine
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China / epidemiology
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Halothane
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Humans
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In Vitro Techniques
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Male
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Malignant Hyperthermia / diagnosis*
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Malignant Hyperthermia / epidemiology
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Malignant Hyperthermia / genetics
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Malignant Hyperthermia / therapy
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Middle Aged
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Muscle Contraction / drug effects