17 May 2026
: Case report 
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
Table 1 Methemoglobinemia overviewSummary of methemoglobinemia pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical signs, causes, diagnostics, and treatment.
| Pathophysiology [1] | Patient symptoms [8,9] | Clinical signs [8,9] | Causes [1,8] | Diagnostics [9] | Treatment [9,14] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G6PD – glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase; MetHb – methemoglobin. | |||||