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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 | 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 with difficulty breathing. | ||
===Vital signs=== | ===Vital signs=== | ||
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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.[1]
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 with difficulty breathing.
Vital signs
Lungs
- Rales
- Distant breath sounds
Abdomen
- Flank tenderness
Extremities
Neurologic
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.