Oncological emergencies: Diagnosis and management

Desmond Yip; Nicole Gorddard

doi:10.1142/9781848163652_0009

Oncological emergencies: Diagnosis and management

Desmond Yip, Nicole Gorddard

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Patients with cancer may develop oncological emergencies affecting a range of organ systems, due to either the progression of their disease, or as a complication of their treatment. Recognition of common oncological emergencies is important, in order to institute appropriate acute management and to involve the appropriate subspecialties early. This chapter will discuss a number of common oncological emergencies and cover presentation, investigations and management. Further detailed discussion may be found in the subspecialty chapters.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	When Cancer Crosses Disciplines
Subtitle of host publication	A Physician's Handbook
Publisher	Imperial College Press
Pages	201-229
Number of pages	29
ISBN (Electronic)	9781848163652
ISBN (Print)	9781848163645
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1142/9781848163652_0009
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2009

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