Tumor lysis syndrome in advanced and high-grade endometrial cancers: A case report and review of the literature

•Tumor lysis syndrome is a rare but deadly complication of solid tumors.•We suggest that tumor lysis syndrome is especially deadly when it results from high grade or metastatic endometrial cancers.•Consider prophylactic measures to prevent tumor lysis syndrome in high risk patients before initiating...

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Published in:Gynecologic oncology reports 2021-08, Vol.37, p.100761, Article 100761
Main Authors: Zhao, Johnathan, Miller, Heather, Blake, Erin A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Endometrial cancer
Tumor lysis syndrome
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Summary:•Tumor lysis syndrome is a rare but deadly complication of solid tumors.•We suggest that tumor lysis syndrome is especially deadly when it results from high grade or metastatic endometrial cancers.•Consider prophylactic measures to prevent tumor lysis syndrome in high risk patients before initiating therapy.
ISSN:2352-5789
2352-5789
DOI:10.1016/j.gore.2021.100761