ARDS associated with tumor lysis syndrome in a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

J P Marenco; A Nervi; A C White

doi:10.1378/chest.113.2.550

ARDS associated with tumor lysis syndrome in a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Chest. 1998 Feb;113(2):550-2. doi: 10.1378/chest.113.2.550.

Authors

J P Marenco¹, A Nervi, A C White

Affiliation

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA.

PMID: 9498984
DOI: 10.1378/chest.113.2.550

Abstract

ARDS developed in association with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) in a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although a number of life-threatening complications have been noted to occur following TLS, this appears to be the first report of ARDS developing in association with TLS.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Humans
Laparotomy / adverse effects
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / pathology
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / surgery*
Male
Neoplasm Staging
Postoperative Complications
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / etiology*
Tumor Lysis Syndrome / complications*