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An inborn error of metabolism characterized by abnormal urinary excretion of myoglobin due to acute destruction of skeletal muscle fibers.
Features include always present findings: Recurrent myoglobinuria; and very common findings: Muscle weakness, Fever, Highly elevated creatine kinase, and Dark urine. 32 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Muscles | 11 | Muscle weakness, Reduced tendon reflexes, Type 2 muscle fiber atrophy |
Phenotype severity distribution: 1 always present feature, 4 very common features, 11 common features.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
No clinical trials have been registered for hereditary recurrent myoglobinuria.
2 publications have been identified in PubMed for hereditary recurrent myoglobinuria. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (50%) and Case Report / Case Series (50%).
Seferi S (2024). [PMID: 39473663](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39473663/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Nascimento J (2024). [PMID: 39318660](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39318660/). *Cureus*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Lab test results
4 |
Highly elevated creatine kinase, Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration, Elevated circulating aldolase concentration |
Brain and nerves | 3 | Abnormal speech pattern, Difficulty walking (gait disturbance), Fatigable weakness of swallowing muscles |
Metabolism | 2 | Fever, Abnormality of glycolipid metabolism |
Kidneys and urinary system | 2 | Reduced kidney function (renal insufficiency), Acute kidney injury |
Arms and legs | 2 | Lower limb muscle weakness, Proximal upper limb muscle weakness |
Digestive system | 1 | Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration |
Heart and blood vessels | 1 | Arrhythmia |
Blood and immune system | 1 | Disseminated intravascular coagulation |