Diagnostic confusion caused by excess beta-carotene: a case of primary carotenemia
Carotenemia is a benign condition characterized by yellow-orange skin discoloration, typically sparing the sclera, that results from excessive consumption of carotenoid-rich foods. Although it is benign, it is often misdiagnosed as jaundice, leading to unnecessary diagnostic procedures. We present a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-04-01
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| Series: | MGM Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_133_25 |
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