Monballyu J, Zachee P, Verberckmoes R, Boogaerts M A
Clin Nephrol. 1984 Jul;22(1):47-50.
A patient who developed acute renal failure during a period of acute tumor lysis is reported. Evidence is presented that hyperphosphatemia and/or hyperphosphaturia caused the acute renal failure. The literature on the subject is reviewed and pathogenetic mechanisms are discussed. Therapeutic and preventive measures are outlined.