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Overview
Congenital (Hereditary) Methemoglobinemia
There are three main congenital conditions that lead to methemoglobinemia:
1. Cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency and pyruvate kinase deficiency
2. G6PD deficiency
3. Presence of abnormal hemoglobin.
Acquired or Acute Methemoglobinemia
Most common cause include different oxidant drugs, toxins or chemicals
Physical Examination
The patient’s skin will have bluish hue and his blood will have brown-chocolate color.