Favism-induced methemoglobinemia in a G6PD deficient male with a subsequent hemolytic cascade, a therapeutic challenge: Case report and review of literature

The co-occurrence of acute hemolysis and methemoglobinemia secondary to favism in G6PD deficient individuals is rare. Identifying it promptly is of high clinical significance as treating methemoglobinemia (with methylene blue) can worsen hemolysis.

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2021, Vol.9 (4), p.2048-2052
Main Authors: Ata, Fateen, Javed, Saad, Muthanna, Bassam, Dakhlia, Ines, Bint I Bilal, Ammara, Musa, Motwakil, Uddin, Mashuk, Yassin, Mohamed A
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:The co-occurrence of acute hemolysis and methemoglobinemia secondary to favism in G6PD deficient individuals is rare. Identifying it promptly is of high clinical significance as treating methemoglobinemia (with methylene blue) can worsen hemolysis.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.3941