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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common physical examination findings of tumor lysis syndrome include [[edema]], cardiac [[arrhythmia]], and [[tetany]]. | Common physical examination findings of tumor lysis syndrome include [[edema]], cardiac [[arrhythmia]], and [[tetany]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Common physical examination findings of tumor lysis syndrome include:<ref name="pmid15384972">{{cite journal| author=Cairo MS, Bishop M| title=Tumour lysis syndrome: new therapeutic strategies and classification. | journal=Br J Haematol | year= 2004 | volume= 127 | issue= 1 | pages= 3-11 | pmid=15384972 | doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2004.05094.x | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15384972 }} </ref> | Common physical examination findings of tumor lysis syndrome include:<ref name="pmid15384972">{{cite journal| author=Cairo MS, Bishop M| title=Tumour lysis syndrome: new therapeutic strategies and classification. | journal=Br J Haematol | year= 2004 | volume= 127 | issue= 1 | pages= 3-11 | pmid=15384972 | doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2004.05094.x | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15384972 }} </ref> | ||
===Appearance of the patient=== | ===Appearance of the patient=== | ||
The general appearance of the patient depends on the severity and the cause of tumor lysis syndrome. The patient may be confused, and may appear anxious and | The general appearance of the patient depends on the severity and the cause of tumor lysis syndrome. The patient may be confused, and may appear anxious and may have difficulty breathing. | ||
===Vital signs=== | ===Vital signs=== | ||
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*[[Tachycardia]] | *[[Tachycardia]] | ||
*[[Hypertension]] | *[[Hypertension]] | ||
=== Skin === | |||
* [[Pruritis]] | |||
* [[Ecchymoses]] | |||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
*[[Rales]] | *[[Rales]] | ||
*[[Dyspnea]] | |||
*Distant breath sounds | *Distant breath sounds | ||
*[[Bronchospasm]] | |||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Flank]] tenderness | *[[Flank]] tenderness | ||
*Distention | |||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
*[[Tetany]] | *[[Tetany]] | ||
*[[Edema]] | *[[Edema]] | ||
*Carpal spasm | |||
*Pedal spasm | |||
=== Eye === | |||
* Iritis | |||
===Neurologic=== | ===Neurologic=== | ||
*Altered mental status | *Altered mental status | ||
*[[Confusion]] | *[[Confusion]] | ||
*[[Delirium]] | *[[Delirium]] | ||
*[[Seizure|Seizures]] | |||
*[[Paresthesia]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of tumor lysis syndrome include edema, cardiac arrhythmia, and tetany.
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of tumor lysis syndrome include:[1]
Appearance of the patient
The general appearance of the patient depends on the severity and the cause of tumor lysis syndrome. The patient may be confused, and may appear anxious and may have difficulty breathing.
Vital signs
Skin
Lungs
- Rales
- Dyspnea
- Distant breath sounds
- Bronchospasm
Abdomen
- Flank tenderness
- Distention
Extremities
Eye
- Iritis
Neurologic
- Altered mental status
- Confusion
- Delirium
- Seizures
- Paresthesia
References
- ↑ Cairo MS, Bishop M (2004). "Tumour lysis syndrome: new therapeutic strategies and classification". Br J Haematol. 127 (1): 3–11. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2004.05094.x. PMID 15384972.