Course Overview
Oncologic Emergencies: Nephropathy and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
In collaboration with Oncology Today™, this series also includes two certified CME case studies.
- Case Studies in Oncologic Emergencies: Tumor Lysis Syndrome in Adults with Leukemia
- Case Studies in Oncologic Emergencies: Tumor Lysis Syndrome and Hemolysis in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Overview: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncologic emergency characterized by metabolic derangements resulting from tumor breakdown, which leads to a number of clinical manifestations including renal failure, fluid overload, edema, cardiac dysrhythmias, and sudden death. While TLS usually occurs after the initiation of cytotoxic therapy, it may occur spontaneously. Although the tumor-related risk factors known to contribute to TLS are common characteristics of hematological malignancies, TLS has recently been reported in patients with solid tumors and tumor types not typically associated with TLS. This program will focus on the identification and stratification of patients at risk of TLS, as well as the management of TLS once identified. Expert faculty will discuss preventing acute kidney injury in patients at risk of TLS and identifying treatment strategies based on patient risk factors. The practical application of current TLS prevention and management strategies will be discussed through case studies.
Faculty
Jorge E. Cortes, MD
Professor of Medicine and Internist
Deputy Chair, Department of Leukemia
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Scott Howard, MD, MSc
Associate Member, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Director of Clinical Trials
International Outreach Program
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Credits available: A maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Types of credit available:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Expires: 9/29/10
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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