Open AccessSpontaneous tumor lysis syndrome in colon cancer: a case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Sommerhalder David,
Takalkar Amol M.,
Shackelford Rodney,
Peddi Prakash
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1269
Subject(s) - medicine , tumor lysis syndrome , colorectal cancer , cancer , disease , pathology , intensive care medicine , oncology , chemotherapy
Key Clinical Message Although tumor lysis syndrome is well described, it is rarely seen or suspected in solid malignancies. Early recognition of this entity is paramount in reducing morbidity and mortality. Treating physicians should be aware of this possibility in solid tumor patients with either bulky disease or extensive liver involvement.