Methemoglobinemia induced by methylene blue pertubation during laparoscopy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Methylene blue is used to check tubal patency during laparoscopy. A case of methemoglobinemia which was induced by methylene blue is presented. Methemoglobinemia is usually treated with methylene blue; however, in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, methylene blue can induce methemoglobinemia.
Medical subject headings
- Coloring Agents
- Fallopian Tube Patency Tests
- Laparoscopy
- Methemoglobinemia
- Methylene Blue