When is the use of Rasburicase particularly indicated in managing TLS?
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Correct answer: High-risk lymphoma with elevated uric acid and renal impairment
Rasburicase is indicated in high-risk TLS patients with elevated uric acid and renal impairment due to its rapid action on uric acid breakdown.
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