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Oncology Nursing
Oncologic Emergencies
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
due to destruction of large number of malignant cells causing rapid release of intracellular potassium, phosphorus and nucleic acid leading to electrolyte imbalances and
acute renal failure
Electrolytes Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
Potassium:
Increased
Uric Acid:
Increased
Phosphate:
Increased
Calcium:
Decreased