Acute tumour lysis syndrome.

Br J Hosp Med

University Department of Clinical Haematology, Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Published: June 1993

Acute tumour lysis syndrome results from a rapid massive release of cellular breakdown products consequent upon tumour cell death following effective therapy. This may overwhelm normal excretory mechanisms, resulting in metabolic disturbance which can lead to sudden death or prolonged morbidity from renal impairment.

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