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ArticleOxford medical case reports2024

Spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome in an adult with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma: a challenging diagnosis.

Arein A Abufara, Mohammad I Alsahouri, Qusai A Alsalah, Hasan Arafat, Ahmad G Hammouri, Bashir Abu Aqeel

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6 authors.

Arein A AbufaraFaculty of Medicine, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.
Mohammad I AlsahouriFaculty of Medicine, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.
Qusai A AlsalahFaculty of Medicine, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9785-3205
Hasan ArafatDepartment of Internal Medicine, Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6484-5606
Ahmad G HammouriRadiology Department, Al-Ahli Hospital, Hebron, Palestine.
Bashir Abu AqeelCancer Care Center, Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem, Palestine.

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Abstract

Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncological emergency characterized by metabolic and electrolyte imbalances associated with the rapid destruction of tumor cells. It is commonly recognized when cytotoxic treatment for hematological malignancies is initiated. Spontaneous TLS with solid tumors like rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is exceedingly rare. It has been noted that the highest incidence of this tumor occurs in individuals under the age of 20 years, with an incidence rate of 4.4 cases per 1 million. Here, we present the case of a 22-year-old male who presented with spontaneous clinical TLS. A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a large pelvic mass, diffuse lymphadenopathy, and infiltration of the ocular muscles. Subsequently, a biopsy was conducted, and the histopathological results indicated alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Our literature review revealed five cases of spontaneous TLS caused by RMS, with our patient being the only adult among all published cases.

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