Tumor lysis syndrome screening

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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

Screening for tumor lysis syndrome is not recommended. However, patients with malignancies or acute renal failure should be considered for tumor lysis syndrome workup.

Screening

• Screening for tumor lysis syndrome is not recommended.
• Patients with malignancies or acute renal failure should be considered for tumor lysis syndrome workup.