The Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Howard, Scott C.; Jones, Deborah P.; Pui, Ching‐Hon

doi:10.1056/nejmra0904569

reviewNew England Journal of MedicineMay 11, 2011Closed access

The Tumor Lysis Syndrome

SCScott C. Howard DPDeborah P. Jones CPChing‐Hon Pui

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Abstract

The tumor lysis syndrome is the most common disease-related emergency in children and adults with hematologic cancers. This review summarizes current strategies for risk assessment, prophylaxis, and therapy.

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References: 58

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Authors

SC
Scott C. HowardCorresponding
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
DP
Deborah P. Jones
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
CP
Ching‐Hon Pui
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Topics & keywords

Topics

Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome100%
Neonatal Health and Biochemistry100%
Neutropenia and Cancer Infections99%

Keywords

Tumor lysis syndrome
Medicine
Lysis
Intensive care medicine
Disease
Oncology
Internal medicine
Immunology

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