Abstract
Cyanosis is usually caused by decreased arterial oxygen saturation due to pulmonary or cardiac diseases. Methemoglobinemia is a rare cause, sometimes with lethal outcome. Two patients are described, both with an unremarkable cardiopulmonary history, presented with severe cyanosis due to aniline-induced methemoglobinemia that developed at work. The symptoms and the treatment of methemoglobinemia are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aniline Compounds / poisoning*
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Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
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Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
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Cyanosis / etiology*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Male
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Medical History Taking
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Methemoglobinemia / chemically induced*
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Methemoglobinemia / diagnosis*
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Methemoglobinemia / drug therapy
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Methylene Blue / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Oxidants / poisoning*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Aniline Compounds
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Oxidants
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aniline
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Methylene Blue