Systemic capillary leak syndrome
Other Names for this Disease
- Clarkson disease
- Capillary leak syndrome
- Capillary leak syndrome with monoclonal gammopathy
- Periodic systemic capillary leak syndrome
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 Attacks frequently last for several days and require emergency care. Most cases of capillary leak occur randomly in previously healthy adults. Treatment involves preventing attacks using medications which may decrease capillary leakage and interfere with hormones that may cause future leakage. Once an attack is underway, treatment is aimed at controlling blood pressure to maintain blood flow to vital organs and prevention of swelling due to fluid accumulation. Capillary leak syndrome may lead to multiple organ failure, shock and even death.Systemic capillary leak syndrome is a condition in which fluid and proteins leak out of tiny blood vessels and flow into surrounding tissues, resulting in dangerously low blood pressure.
Last updated: 9/11/2014
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- The National Cancer Institute glossary of terms includes an entry for capillary leak syndrome with monoclonal gammopathy. Click on National Cancer Institute to view the definition.
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