tumor lysis syndrome – Surgery Superspeciality MCQS

Q)Tumor lysis syndrome which is not seen? (# Electrolytes MCQ)

a. Hyperkalemia

b Hypocalcemia

c. Hypophosphatemia

d. Hyperuricemia

Ans is c

Tumor lysis syndrome releases, various intracellular metabolites such as uric acid, potassium and phosphorous which overwhelm the excretory capacities of the kidney.

The metabolic anomalies are

Hyperuricemia

Hyperkalemia

Hyperphosphatemeia

Hypocalcemia

It mostly occurs in poorly differentiated leukemias and lymphomas

Other facts

Tumor Lysis Syndrome Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a life-threatening condition that can occur when cancer cells die. As the cells die, they release their contents into the bloodstream, which can lead to a number of complications.

TLS is most likely to occur in people with rapidly growing cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It can also occur in people with solid tumors, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer.