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Pathophysiology of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
Tumor Cell Lysis
-> Release of DNA
 • Purines -> Hypoxanthine /
Pathophysiology ... Lysis Syndrome (TLS ... ) Tumor Cell Lysis ... Precipitation => • Urate ... • Hyperkalemia
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... tinnitus, visual changes ... leukapheresis - TLS ... Lysis of tumor cells ... hydration - Hyperkalemia