Capillary Leak Syndrome
MESHD019559
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.
Synonyms
- Capillary Leak Syndromes
- Clarkson Disease
- Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome
- Clinical Capillary Leak Syndrome
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