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Systemic capillary leak syndrome: Recognition prevents morbidity and mortality

  • D. J. Rabbolini
  • , N. Ange
  • , G. D. Walters
  • , M. Pidcock
  • , K. L. Randall*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1145-1147
Number of pages3
JournalInternal Medicine Journal
Volume43
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2013
Externally publishedYes

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