Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Question 1

What is tumour lysis syndrome

Answer 1

*tumor breakdown from the effect of chemotherapy drugs

Question 2

What are the components of tumour lysis syndrome

Answer 2

• Hyperkalemia,
  *Hypocalcemia,
  *Hyperphosphatemia,
  *Hyperuremia,
  *Hypoglycemia,
  *metabolic acidosis (low pH, low HC03)

Question 3

Treatment of lysis syndrome

Answer 3

-Allopurinol (for tumor lysis syndrome) - Adequate hydration