Evaluating a low anion gap: A practical approach

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Cleve Clin J Med. 2023 Oct 2;90(10):619-623. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.90a.23035.

ABSTRACT

In teaching and in practice, little attention is given to a low anion gap. This oversight can result in a missed opportunity to diagnose acute or chronic disorders requiring treatment. In this article, we review the constituents of the anion gap, build a differential diagnosis for a low anion gap using case examples, and provide a stepwise approach to diagnostic testing to evaluate this abnormal finding.

PMID:37783490 | DOI:10.3949/ccjm.90a.23035

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