Tumour lysis syndrome is associated with treatment of: March 2011
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B: Burkitts lymphoma Tumor lysis syndrome is most frequently associated with the treatment of Burkitt's lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other high grade lymphomas Tumour lysis syndrome is characterized by: Hyperuricemia Hyperkalemia Hyperphosphatemia Lactic acidosis Hypocalcemia Acute renal failure