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.
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