Kidney diseases associated with haematological cancers

Improved survival of patients with haematological malignancies owing to advancements in therapy emphasizes the need for heightened awareness of renal complications that can occur as a result of such malignancies or their treatment. Here, the authors examine the incidences, aetiologies, mechanisms and treatment options for a variety of renal disorders associated with haematological malignancies. As haematopoietic stem cell transplantation emerges as an important therapy for haematological malignancies, they also consider the renal complications of this procedure.