Tumor lysis syndrome

Also known as: TLS

Metabolic complications after rapid tumor cell destruction.

Medical specialty: Nephrology
Subspecialty: Nephrology / Acute kidney injury
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Release of potassium, phosphate and nucleic acids.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (7)

acute kidney injuryarrhythmiahyperkalemiahyperphosphatemiahyperuricemiahypocalcemiaseizures

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