The document discusses tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), a potentially fatal metabolic complication that can result from spontaneous or treatment-related tumor cell death. TLS is characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia. It defines TLS and outlines its frequency, etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis, and management, emphasizing the importance of identifying high-risk patients and initiating preventive treatment to avoid complications like acute renal failure.