Tumor lysis syndrome history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2] Nazia Fuad M.D.

Overview

Symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, oliguria, confusion, delirium, and seizure.

History and Symptoms

Patients with tumor lysis syndrome may have a positive history of:^[1]

Symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome include:^[1]^[2]


Electrolytes disturbance	Symptoms

Hyperphosphatemia	Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Lethargy Seizure
Hypocalcemia	Tetany Paresthesias Arrhythmias Hypotension
Hyperkalemia	Nausea Diarrhea Cramps Muscle weakness Parathesia Tachycardia Syncope
Hyperuricemia	Hematuria Flank pain Hypertension Edema Oliguria Anuria Somnolence Hallucinations

References

Overview