Systemic capillary leak syndrome: Recognition prevents morbidity and mortality

D. J. Rabbolini; N. Ange; G. D. Walters; M. Pidcock; K. L. Randall

doi:10.1111/imj.12271

Systemic capillary leak syndrome: Recognition prevents morbidity and mortality

D. J. Rabbolini, N. Ange, G. D. Walters, M. Pidcock, K. L. Randall^*

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Abstract

Idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is extremely rare but carries a high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis is made clinically by a classic triad of hypotension, hypoalbuminaemia and haemoconcentration. There have been recent advances in understanding the pathophysiological basis for SCLS and in effective prophylaxis. We report a case of SCLS to increase awareness of the condition and to highlight the benefits of prophylactic intravenous immunoglobulin in this condition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1145-1147
Number of pages	3
Journal	Internal Medicine Journal
Volume	43
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.12271
Publication status	Published - Oct 2013
Externally published	Yes

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