Here we list metabolic abnormalities in lymphoma patients undergoing chemotherapy, and links to resources.
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The following was adapted from: Metabolic abnormalities in lymphoma.
Clin Lymphoma. 2002 Dec;3 Suppl 1:S32-6. PMID: 12521387 PubMed
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Tumor lysis syndrome can result in several metabolic abnormalities, leading to potential renal failure. If these syndromes are identified promptly, they can be corrected.
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Electrolyte Imbalance, Chemocare.com http://bit.ly/9BTMfm
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Hyperuricemia - high uric acid levels
Details: www.emedicine.com/med/topic1112.htm
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Hypercalcemia - high concentrations of calcium compounds are found in the bloodstream.
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Detailed and technical : www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic260.htm
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A Practical Approach to Hypercalcemia www.aafp.org/afp/20030501/1959.html
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Vitamin D caution
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Question, could elevated calcium be a sign of relapse or disease?
It seems unlikely if it's the only presenting symptom, based on the following:
"Hypercalcemia is uncommonly associated with lymphoma (particularly the b-cell type) but may be seen in centres where many patients with this disease are treated.
Hypercalcemia readily responds to therapy and is a reversible cause of morbidity, but when associated with lymphoma it usually indicates widespread disease. The mechanism of hypercalcemia is unknown but there is strong evidence for humoral factors that may or may not be related to parathyroid hormone."
Source: Lymphoma with hypercalcemia ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
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NCI Incidence by Cancer Type cancer.gov/
Lymphomas |
Incidence (%)
of Hypercalcemia of Malignancy |
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Hodgkin lymphoma |
0.6–5.4 |
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, high-grade |
14–33 |
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T-cell lymphoma (human T-cell, lymphotrophic virus type 1) |
50 |
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See also - PubMed Topic Search: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyperphosphatemia - high concentration of phosphates in the circulating blood.
Details: www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic266.htm
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Hypocalcemia - abnormally low calcium concentration, that can result in muscle cramps, abdominal cramps, spasms, and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes.
Details: www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic271.htm
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Hypomagnesemia - abnormally low levels of serum magnesium. "The primary clinical findings are neuromuscular irritability, CNS hyperexcitability, and cardiac arrhythmias."
Details: www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic274.htm
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Hyponatremia - abnormally low levels of serum sodium concentration.
Details: www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic275.htm
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Hyperkalemia - a potassium level greater than 5.5 mEq/L. Ranges are as follows: 5.5 - 6.0 mEq/L - Mild condition 6.1 - 7.0 mEq/L - Moderate condition 7.0 mEq/L and greater - Severe condition. Details: www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic261.htm
Medicinenet http://www.medicinenet.com/low_potassium_hypokalemia/article.htm
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