The usefulness of measuring the anion gap in diagnosing metformin-associated lactic acidosis: a case series

ConclusionsIn patients with MALA, there is a significant variability in the anion gap values, which is not related to the level of metformin accumulation, and therefore, it is doubtful whether measuring anion gaps is useful as an approach for MALA diagnosis.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research