Multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency: a rare cause of acidosis with an increased anion gap.

Grice, A S; Peck, T E · Br J Anaesth · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Metabolic acidosis is encountered frequently in intensive care and common causes include lactic acidosis, ketoacidosis, or renal failure. We describe a patient presenting to intensive care with a rare cause of metabolic acidosis associated with an increased anion gap: multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. The pathophysiology of this condition is discussed along with potential treatment options.

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