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TUMOR LYSIS SYNDROME EXAM TEST
TUMOR LYSIS SYNDROME EXAM TEST 
Tumor Lysis Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-- Rapid release of intracellular contents 
of tumor cells into bloodstream (can be spontaneous or in response to chemo or RDT) 
- Metabolic disturbances (lead to clinical toxic effects) 
- common with hematologic malignancy (leukemias, lymphomas, solid tumors with high 
growth fraction like SCLC and Germ cell neoplasms) 
Metabolic changes - CORRECT ANSWER-- increase in uric acid (hyperuricemia > 8 
mg/dL) 
- increase in ...
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TUMOR LYSIS SYNDROME EXAM TEST 
Tumor Lysis Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-- Rapid release of intracellular contents 
of tumor cells into bloodstream (can be spontaneous or in response to chemo or RDT) 
- Metabolic disturbances (lead to clinical toxic effects) 
- common with hematologic malignancy (leukemias, lymphomas, solid tumors with high 
growth fraction like SCLC and Germ cell neoplasms) 
Metabolic changes - CORRECT ANSWER-- increase in uric acid (hyperuricemia > 8 
mg/dL) 
- increase in ...