Hereditary Methemoglobinemia: A case report

Abstract

An 11-year old girl is presented by whom a generalized cyanosis since birth was noticed and hereditary Methemoglobinemia diagnosed when she was 3 years old. She is treated successfully with daily oral vitamin C administration. After 8 years of treatment she shows normal physical and mental development. It is recommended to use screening test for Methemoglobinemia by all cyanotic children, which is simple and specific.