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  • Internal medicine
  • Diagnostic evaluation

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  • The anion gap is a commonly used laboratory parameter.
  • A low anion gap is infrequently discussed in medical education and clinical practice.
  • Failure to recognize a low anion gap may lead to delayed diagnosis of underlying conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the clinical significance of a low anion gap.
  • To provide a comprehensive differential diagnosis for a low anion gap.
  • To outline a practical diagnostic algorithm for investigating a low anion gap.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the components contributing to the anion gap.
  • Development of a differential diagnosis list for low anion gap using clinical case examples.
  • Proposal of a stepwise diagnostic testing strategy.

Main Results:

  • The anion gap is calculated using serum electrolytes (sodium, chloride, bicarbonate).
  • Common causes of a low anion gap include hypoalbuminemia and laboratory error.
  • Specific conditions like multiple myeloma can also present with a low anion gap.

Conclusions:

  • A low anion gap warrants thorough investigation.
  • Understanding the differential diagnosis and employing a systematic approach aids in identifying the cause.
  • Increased awareness and education on low anion gap can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.