tumor lysis syndrome
- related: Oncology
- tags: #hemeonc
Risks
Pathophysiology
- tumor lysis syndrome occurs as result of large tumor burden undergoing death
Labs
Treatment
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IV hydration is primary treatment
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use allopurinol for prophylaxis and rasburicase for treatment of tumor lysis syndrome
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initiate dialysis in severe tumor lysis syndrome
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- Oncology
- electrolyte and uric acid abnormalities are most common finding of tumor lysis syndrome
- related: tumor lysis syndrome
- high risk and low risk tumors for tumor lysis syndrome
- related: tumor lysis syndrome
- use allopurinol for prophylaxis and rasburicase for treatment of tumor lysis syndrome
- related: tumor lysis syndrome