Cyanosis (Archived)
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Cyanosis (Archived)
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Cyanosis is a pathologic condition that is characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membrane1 . The wordcyanosisis a derivative of the wordcyan, a blue-green color. The presence of cyanosis can pose a serious diagnostic challenge. A careful and thorough evaluation with the proper diagnostic tools can help discern the cause.
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