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Blue baby syndrome : the source of the truth
Piazza J. , Douin C. , Bodson L. , Ghuysen A. , D’Orio V.
Rev Med Liege 2014, 69(4),175-179Abstract : Methemoglobinemia is a rare disorder preferentially affecting children. The outcome may be dramatic when the disorder remains unidentified, however early recognition using unspecific exams allows prompt therapy. We report the case of a 14 month old baby who presented with a sudden access of cyanosis resulting from acute methemoglobinemia. Careful investigation identified contamination of familial food by an excess of nitrates related to the use of weel water from rural location.
