An autopsy on 9-year-old Silvanna Moreno, who became unresponsive post dental surgery, concluded her death was an accident due to methemoglobinemia. This rare blood disorder disrupts oxygen delivery in the body and may have been triggered by medications used during her surgery. While congenital cases are rare, it's unclear if Moreno had the congenital version or developed it from drug exposure. Symptoms include fatigue and cyanosis. The police investigation into her death has ended, with no indications of foul play reported.
"It's extremely rare for a person to be born with the disorder - there isn't an exact number of affected people due to its rarity."
"The disorder leads to symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue and cyanosis, or bluish discoloration of the skin."
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