Tumour Lysis Syndrome

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Updated 25 May 2023
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Tumour lysis syndrome occurs when a large number of cancer cells die (undergo lysis) and burst apart, releasing their intracellular contents into the bloodstream. in this lecture, haematology clinical nurse consultant Alex Rivalland provides an overview of this condition, including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

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Last updated25 May 2023

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