Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Dec 2004
Comparative Study[Diagnosis in metabolic acidosis of unknown origin].
Obtaining a precise diagnosis in patients presenting with metabolic acidosis of unknown origin is difficult. Poisoning with methanol or ethylene glycol should be suspected in cases with a combined increase of osmolal and anion gaps. ⋯ The osmolal and the anion gaps are both helpful tools in the diagnosis of patients with metabolic acidosis of unknown origin, especially for identifying patients poisoned with methanol or ethylene glycol.