Pathogenesis and diagnosis of tumor lysis syndrome / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Tumor lysis syndrome( TLS) is an emergency in hematology and oncology department. It is a serious or fatal complication of malignancy patients. This article summarized its definition, etiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis. Early identification of its clinical manifestations,familiar with the risk factors and severity grading leading to TLS,and targeted early prevention and treatment can save the lives of the patients with TLS.