A rare case of spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome in multiple myeloma

A rare case of spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome in multiple myeloma

Spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome is an uncommon oncologic emergency. It occurs when a massive number of malignant cells release their contents to the blood stream without previous cancer treatment. TLS carries a mortality rate exceeding 15%. Because of the high mortality rate, the key to the managem...

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Main Authors: Louay Aldabain, Lyn Camire, David S. Weisman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome
multiple myeloma
hyperkalemia
hyperphosphatemia
hyperuricemia
hypocalcemia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2020.1781748

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