P-Chloroaniline Poisoning Causing Methemoglobinemia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Background. Methemoglobin (MetHb) most commonly results from exposure to an oxidizing chemical but may also arise from genetic, dietary, or even idiopathic etiologies. P-chloroaniline (PCA) was one of the first substances described in the context of acquired methemoglobinemia. Case Report. We report...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
|
| Series: | Case Reports in Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/208732 |