/capillary leak syndrome

capillary leak syndrome

Rare Disease

MONDO:0001956

Also Known As

AVLSCLSClarkson diseaseSCLSSystemic Capillary Leak Syndromeacute vascular leak syndromecapillary hyperpermeability syndromecapillary leak syndromeidiopathic capillary leak syndromesystemic capillary leak syndromecapillary leak syndrome with monoclonal gammopathyperiodic systemic capillary leak syndrome

Definition

A syndrome characterized by leakage of intravascular fluids into the extravascular space. This syndrome is observed in patients who demonstrate a state of generalized leaky capillaries following shock syndromes, low-flow states, ischemia-reperfusion injuries, toxemias, medications, or poisoning. It can lead to generalized edema and multiple organ failure.