Tag Scott D. Bieber

Tumor lysis syndrome

1. What is tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? TLS is a condition in which widespread necrosis of tumor cells releases toxic amounts of intracellular contents into the circulation, resulting in acute hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and acute kidney injury (AKI). 2.…

Rhabdomyolysis

1. What is rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis is a condition characterized by muscle injury leading to myocyte necrosis and the release of intracellular contents into the circulation. The term is usually applied when acute kidney injury (AKI) results from the muscle injury,…