Capillary Leak Syndrome

Synonyms

Capillary Leak Syndromes

Clarkson Disease

Clinical Capillary Leak Syndrome

Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome

A condition characterized by recurring episodes of fluid leaking from capillaries into extra-vascular compartments causing hematocrit to rise precipitously. If not treated, generalized vascular leak can lead to generalized EDEMA; SHOCK; cardiovascular collapse; and MULTIPLE ORGAN FAILURE.