Congenital methemoglobinemia: Rare presentation of cyanosis in newborns
Methemoglobin (MetHb) is an oxidized form on hemoglobin, which is unable to bind oxygen and consequently carry it to the tissues. Normally present in small quantities (<1%) without detrimental effects, its elevation produces hypoxemia which can be profound and even lethal. Methemoglobinemia is a...
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/1188 |