| Literature DB >> 21487934 |
Joshua Canning1, Michael Levine.
Abstract
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a common, potentially fatal syndrome that can occur as a result of exposure to numerous xenobiotics. A case report of a 14-month-old female who developed methemoglobinemia following a dapsone ingestion. The child was treated with numerous boluses of methylene blue and ultimately required a continuous infusion of methylene blue. The common causes of methemoglobinemia, as well as the underlying pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21487934 PMCID: PMC3724446 DOI: 10.1007/s13181-011-0151-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Toxicol ISSN: 1556-9039