Oncology/ Haematology Flashcards

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What are the features of tumour lysis syndrome?

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Hypocalcaemia
Hyperkalaemia
Hyperphosphataemia
Hyperuricaemia

If patient is on rasburicase then their uric acid levels will be low despite other biochemical markers

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What is seen on the blood film in ALL?

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Blast Cells

Characterised by a large nucleus to cytoplasmic ratio

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