Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Synonyms

Syndrome, Tumor Lysis

Syndrome, Tumour Lysis

Syndromes, Tumor Lysis

Syndromes, Tumour Lysis

Tumor Lysis Syndromes

Tumour Lysis Syndrome

Tumour Lysis Syndromes

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.