A rare cause of cyanosis: Congenital methemoglobinemia. Issue 7 (10th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guedri, Rahma; Missaoui, Nada; Essaddam, Leila; Ben Becher, Saayda
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 7(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-07-10
• Subjects: critical care medicine -- emergency medicine -- genetics -- paediatrics and adolescent medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4422
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Congenital Methemoglobinemia is a rare condition that may mimic congenital heart diseases. There are two types of congenital Methemoglobinemia. The type I is usually benign. The enzyme deficiency is limited to red blood cells. Clinically, the patient presents cyanosis without neurological disorders. Whereas, in type II, cyanosis is associated with severe neurological impairment. Abstract : Congenital Methemoglobinemia is a rare condition that may mimic congenital heart diseases. There are two types of congenital Methemoglobinemia. The type I is usually benign. The enzyme deficiency is limited to red blood cells. Clinically, the patient presents cyanosis without neurological disorders. Whereas, in type II, cyanosis is associated with severe neurological impairment