Q: Who treats the patient with tumor lysis syndrome?
A: Oncologists treat the patients with tumor lysis syndrome but if renal complications occur, a nephrologist’s consultation is required. Critical care consultants may also provide care to the patients if the basic supportive measures are not sufficient.
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Q: Does the treatment for malignancy always cause tumor lysis syndrome?
A: Treatment for malignancy sometimes cause tumor lysis syndrome; the risk depends on various factors like the size of the tumor, tumor cell proliferation rate, and tumor chemosensitivity.
