Tumor Lysis Syndrome After Bilobectomy for Typical Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung.

Abstract

Tumor lysis syndrome is a life-threatening complication comprising hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia attributed to release of intracellular contents. Although traditionally associated with leukemia and lymphoma after chemotherapy, it is known to occur in solid malignancies. We herein report a rare case of this syndrome after resection of bulky carcinoid tumor of the lung.