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This document discusses various hematologic and oncologic emergencies and their management. It starts with a focus on hematologic emergencies, including red blood cell diseases such as sickle cell disease and methemoglobinemia, and white blood cell diseases such as acute leukemia and lymphoma. It provides information on the clinical presentation, treatment, and complications of these conditions.<br /><br />Next, it discusses oncologic emergencies, starting with dysregulation of calcium homeostasis and its associated syndrome, hypercalcemia. The document provides an overview of the management and treatment options for hypercalcemia in cancer patients.<br /><br />It also covers tumor lysis syndrome, superior vena cava syndrome, acute pain crisis, spinal cord compression, and cerebral metastases. For each of these emergencies, it discusses the clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, and treatment options.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides valuable information on the management of hematologic and oncologic emergencies and serves as a useful resource for healthcare professionals dealing with these situations.

Keywords

hematologic emergencies

oncologic emergencies

red blood cell diseases

sickle cell disease

methemoglobinemia

acute leukemia

lymphoma

hypercalcemia

tumor lysis syndrome

cerebral metastases