Green Urine
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چکیده
Urinalysis is an integral part of a thorough patient evaluation. Change in urine characteristics can give clues to help solve some of the diagnostic challenges faced by physicians. We discuss a case of a benign cause of green discoloration of urine caused by propofol infusion, which reversed following its discontinuation.
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