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- Title
Post splenectomy tumor lysis syndrome.
- Authors
Hunt, Darren J.; Royer, Anna M.; Maxwell, Robert A.
- Abstract
The article describes the case of a 56-year-old man with T-cell lymphoma who was diagnosed with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) due to electrolyte disturbances following splenectomy. Information on his medical history is provided. His postoperative complications included hypotension, acute renal failure, liver failure and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Also included are information on risk factors for TLS and keys to managing the condition.
- Subjects
T-cell lymphoma; METABOLIC disorders; SPLENECTOMY; SURGICAL complications; DISEASE risk factors; PATIENTS
- Publication
American Surgeon, 2012, Vol 78, Issue 5, pE299
- ISSN
0003-1348
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/000313481207800524