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.

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): C14.907.218

MeSH Unique ID: D019559

Entry Terms:

• Capillary Leak Syndromes
• Clarkson Disease
• Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome
• Clinical Capillary Leak Syndrome

Previous Indexing:

• Capillary Permeability (1972-1996)

See Also:

• Multiple Organ Failure
• Endoleak

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Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Capillary Leak Syndrome