The Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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Authors

Scott C. Howard · St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Deborah P. Jones · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Ching‐Hon Pui · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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.

Topics & Keywords

Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Neutropenia and Cancer Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 364, Issue 19, pp. 1844-1854

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra0904569

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