Open AccessA rare cause of cyanosis: Congenital methemoglobinemia
Author(s) -
Guedri Rahma,
Missaoui Nada,
Essaddam Leila,
Ben Becher Saayda
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4422
Subject(s) - methemoglobinemia , medicine , pediatrics , heart defect , heart disease , dermatology , pathology , anesthesia
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.