Dapsone‐induced methaemoglobinaemia in leprosy: a close mimic of ‘happy hypoxia’ in the COVID‐19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17394
Abstract: Dermatological examination revealed a solitary, well defined, hypotrichic, hypohidrotic, annular plaque, 7 cm in diameter over the dorsum of the left foot which was hypoaesthetic to pain, touch and temperature. No satellite lesions or nerve… read more here.
Keywords: close mimic; mimic happy; dapsone induced; leprosy close ... See more keywords
Benzocaine-induced methaemoglobinaemia in an adolescent with sepsis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248013
Abstract: Methaemoglobinaemia is a potentially life-threatening condition characterised by hypoxaemia, cyanosis, pallor, fatigue, metabolic acidosis, headache and in severe cases, coma or death. Topical anaesthetics have been reported to cause methaemoglobinaemia. Topical benzocaine was specifically implicated… read more here.
Keywords: methaemoglobinaemia adolescent; sepsis; benzocaine induced; benzocaine ... See more keywords