A Pale Baby With Blue Blood. Issue 10 (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berant, Ron; Ratnapalan, Savithiri
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 31:Issue 10(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: G6PD deficiency -- methemoglobinemia -- methylene blue -- fava beans; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000564
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: A previously healthy 9-month-old boy presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of pallor and reduced activity. A detailed history and initial blood tests revealed the diagnosis of oxidant stress–induced hemolysis caused by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. However, the child also had a second diagnosis that was revealed with additional testing. This case is described to illustrate the dual diagnosis and management guidelines for both potentially serious conditions.