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Mysterious Case of the Blue Abdomen

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Methemoglobinemia is a disease process triggered by various inciting factors.In this case, we looked at a patient presenting with a blue abdomen.We theorized that this discoloration is caused by an atypical presentation of methemoglobinemia precipitated by nitric oxide formation in a patient with colorectal cancer.

Source: Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.51219/mccrj/barry-brenner/120

Authors: Arie Pelta, Randeep Hayer, Ahmed Hammad, Barry Brenner

Institution: Laniado Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4402491245

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