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Case Reports
. 2002 Nov;69(11):989-90.
doi: 10.1007/BF02726022.

Cyanotic child--can it be methaemoglobinemia?

Rakesh K Mondal  1 , Umang Mann, Mamta Sharma
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Cyanotic child--can it be methaemoglobinemia?

Rakesh K Mondal et al. Indian J Pediatr. 2002 Nov.

Abstract

Methaemoglobinemia is a rare condition and can give surprise in emergency setup. We have encountered one such case in emergency recently that presented with both peripheral and central cyanosis without cardio-respiratory compromise. The patient was confirmed to be suffering from methaemoglobinemia due to antimalarials that he had received before coming to the hospital. Cyanosis due to methaemoglobinemia in our patient was precipitated by concomitant glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The patient was managed with conservative management and vitamin C administration.

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  • Primaquine induced methemoglobinemia.
    Raman J, Mody S, Khubchandani RP. Raman J, et al. Indian J Pediatr. 2003 Jun;70(6):521; author reply 521-2. doi: 10.1007/BF02723149. Indian J Pediatr. 2003. PMID: 12921326 No abstract available.

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