Tumor lysis syndrome in advanced and high-grade endometrial cancers: A case report and review of the literature

• DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2021.100761
• Publication Date: 2021-04-28T08:05:00Z
• Authors: Johnathan Zhao; Heather Miller; Erin A. Blake
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Endometrial cancer; RG1-991; Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens; Case Report; Gynecology and obstetrics; Tumor lysis syndrome; RC254-282; 3. Good health

• Tumor lysis syndrome is a rare but deadly complication of solid tumors. • We suggest that tumor lysis syndrome is especially deadly when it results from high grade or metastatic endometrial cancers. • Consider prophylactic measures to prevent tumor lysis syndrome in high risk patients before initiating therapy.