Acquired methemoglobinemia in infancy due to diarrhea
Author Information
Author(s): Mariam Hany Aly, Hessa Mohammed Bukhari, Aldirawi Mohammed A.H., Yavuz Lemis
Primary Institution: Mohamed Bin Rashid University, Dubai Health, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Al Jalila Children's Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hypothesis
Can diarrhea in infants lead to acquired methemoglobinemia?
Conclusion
The case illustrates that diarrhea can be a potential cause of methemoglobinemia in infants.
Supporting Evidence
- The infant presented with hypoxia, diarrhea, and confirmed methemoglobinemia.
- Methylene blue treatment only partially reduced methemoglobin levels.
- Diarrhea control with a hydrolyzed formula led to improvement in the infant's condition.
- An incidental finding of partial central venous sinus thrombosis was noted during diagnosis.
Takeaway
A baby got very sick because of diarrhea, which made it hard for his blood to carry oxygen. Doctors helped him get better by changing his food and giving him medicine.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a 6-week-old infant with methemoglobinemia and gastroenteritis.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
6-week-old male infant, previously healthy, born to non-consanguineous parents.
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