Metabolic myopathy due to lactate transporter defect

Metabolic myopathy due to lactate transporter defect

Definition

Metabolic myopathy due to lactate transporter defect is a rare metabolic myopathy characterized by muscle cramping and/or stiffness after exercise (especially during heat exposure), post-exertional rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria, and elevation of serum creatine kinase.

Also known as erythrocyte lactate transporter defect — per MONDO

Also identified as