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Interpreting sulfhemoglobin and methemoglobin in patients with cyanosis: An overview of patients with M-hemoglobin variants.
International journal of laboratory hematology - 1 Aug 2021
Rangan Aruna, Savedra Michelle E, Dergam-Larson Camila, Swanson Kenneth C, Szuberski Jessica, Go Ronald S, Porter Tavanna R, Brunker Sarah E, Shi Min, Nguyen Phuong L, Hoyer James D, Oliveira Jennifer L
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INTRODUCTION: Methemoglobin (MetHb) and sulfhemoglobin (SHb) measurements are useful in the evaluation of cyanosis. When one or both values are elevated, additional analysis is important to establish the etiology of the disorder. Methemoglobinemia occurs from acquired or hereditary causes with diverse treatment considerations, while true sulfhemoglobinemia is only acquired and treatment is restricted to toxin...
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