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theory III exam 5 - oncological emergencies
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Oncological Emergencies
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- Obstructive
- Metabolic
- Infiltrative
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Oncological Emergencies
- Obstructive
- Metabolic
- Infiltrative
Obstructive
When tumor obstructs an organ or blood vessel (superior vena cava syndrome, and spinal cord compression)
Metabolic
- Occur when the tumor releases hormones inappropriately - usually starts of cancer treatment or occur spontaneously
- Tumor lysis syndrome, SIADH, sepsis and DIC
Infiltrative
- Malignant tumors invade organs
Tumor lysis syndrome common in
ALL or Burkitts Lymphoma
