Medical and pediatric oncology
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Med. Pediatr. Oncol. · Jun 1996
Case ReportsAcute tumor lysis syndrome in high grade lymphoblastic lymphoma after a prolonged episode of fever.
Acute tumor lysis syndrome occurs in rapidly growing lymphoid malignancies, usually as a consequence of chemotherapy or corticosteroids. We present what appears to be the first reported case of tumor lysis occurring after a sustained episode of high fever of 42.0 degrees C in a patient with high grade lymphoblastic lymphoma and a high tumor burden.