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Case Files of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ: Methemoglobinemia Following Dapsone Exposure.
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PMID:  21487934     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Joshua Canning; Michael Levine
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-4-13
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1937-6995     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-4-13     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101284598     Medline TA:  J Med Toxicol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Toxicology, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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