This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Tumour lysis syndrome is associated with treatment of: March 2011 
Select and explain. 
A. Hairy cell leukemia, B. Burkitts lymphoma, C. Plasmacytoma, D. All of the above
B: Burkitts lymphoma
Answer: B: Burkitts lymphoma 
Explanation: Ans. B: Burkitts lymphoma Tumor lysis syndrome is most frequently associated with the treatment of Burkitt's lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other high grade lymphomas Tumour lysis syndrome is characterized by: Hyperuricemia Hyperkalemia Hyperphosphatemia Lactic acidosis Hypocalcemia Acute renal failure