Severe Methemoglobinemia Due to Accidental Ingestion of Nitrite-Containing Nail Polish Remover: A Case Report

Lauren A. Gould; Matthew Carman; Mary Branan Zahn; John Amatea

doi:10.12659/AJCR.952382

17 May 2026 : Case report USA

Severe Methemoglobinemia Due to Accidental Ingestion of Nitrite-Containing Nail Polish Remover: A Case Report

Challenging differential diagnosis, Management of emergency care, Rare disease, Educational Purpose (only if useful for a systematic review or synthesis)

Lauren A. Gould

^{AEF 1*}, Matthew Carman

^{EF 1}, Mary Branan Zahn^{EF 1}, John Amatea^{EF 1}

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952382

Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952382

Authors information Article notes Copyright and License information

Introduction Case Report Discussion Conclusions References

Related articles Order reprints Share article Share by email

View HTML version

Figure 4 Chocolate blood sampleChocolate-brown-colored blood associated with methemoglobinemia, which remains brown even upon exposure to air.

Back to the Article

Severe Methemoglobinemia Due to Accidental Ingestion of Nitrite-Containing Nail Polish Remover: A Case Report

Your Privacy