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Abstract
Methemoglobinemia is reviewed briefly with particular reference to prilocaine. One case of prilocaine induced toxic methemoglobinemia is presented and discussed to remind the practitioner that although rare, this condition can be life threatening, and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cyanosis.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6580592 DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(83)90092-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol ISSN: 0030-4220