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.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage
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Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use
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Coloring Agents*
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Cyanosis / chemically induced
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Fallopian Tube Patency Tests / adverse effects*
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Female
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Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / complications
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Humans
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Infertility, Female / diagnosis
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Injections, Intravenous
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Laparoscopy*
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Methemoglobinemia / chemically induced*
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Methemoglobinemia / drug therapy
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Methylene Blue / adverse effects*
Substances
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Coloring Agents
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Ascorbic Acid
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Methylene Blue