A review of the differential diagnosis of an elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis, focusing predominantly on lactic acid, ketoacids, and toxic alcohols (i.e. methanol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol). Also includes discussion of renal failure, oxoproline, toluene, and paraldeyhyde.

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