Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A syndrome resulting from cytotoxic therapy, occurring generally in aggressive, rapidly proliferating lymphoproliferative disorders. It is characterized by combinations of hyperuricemia, lactic acidosis, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia.

Synonyms:

Syndrome, Tumor Lysis
Syndrome, Tumour Lysis
Syndromes, Tumor Lysis
Syndromes, Tumour Lysis
Tumor Lysis Syndromes
Tumour Lysis Syndrome
Tumour Lysis Syndromes

Broader Topics:

Lymphoproliferative Disorders

Narrower Topics:

None

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