The significance of elevated CSF lactate.

Chow, S L; Rooney, Z J; Cleary, M A; Clayton, P T; Leonard, J V · Arch Dis Child · 2005

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Abstract

The final diagnosis of 158 patients who had a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lactate concentration greater than 2 mmol/l was ascertained. The conditions included seizures, inflammatory changes, and proven metabolic disorders. For the diagnosis of congenital lactic acidoses, CSF lactate should ideally be measured in a seizure free patient after any acute illness.

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