Hyperphosphatemia in tumor lysis syndrome: the role of hemodialysis and continuous veno-venous hemofiltration

Pediatr Nephrol. 1994 Jun;8(3):351-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00866363.

Abstract

We report a 4-year-old boy who developed tumor lysis syndrome complicated by severe hyperphosphatemia and acute renal failure, following chemotherapy for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Despite successful treatment of hyperphosphatemia with hemodialysis, there was an immediate rebound in the high serum phosphorus level. The patient underwent a second treatment with hemodialysis which was then followed by continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH). CVVH maintained his serum phosphorus at a stable level until his renal function improved. CVVH can be used in conjunction with hemodialysis to successfully treat the hyperphosphatemia associated with tumor lysis syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Child, Preschool
  • Hemofiltration*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia-Lymphoma, Adult T-Cell / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Phosphorus / blood*
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome / blood
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome / etiology*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Phosphorus