[Systemic capillary leak syndrome].
The systemic capillary leak syndrome is a rare condition, with a high mortality rate, characterised by recurrent episodes of generalized edema, with hemoconcentration and hypoproteinemia, associated with paraproteinemia. Pathophysiologically, this syndrome is caused by a sudden, reversible increase in capillary permeability, with a rapid shift of plasma from the intravascular to the extravascular compartment with subsequent hypovolemic shock. We report a new patient of this unusual condition, and we review its diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
Sala-Mateus
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Unidad de Vigilancia Intensiva, Hospital Universitario de Sant Joan, Reus, Tarragona.
de Febrer
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G
Sotorra
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O
Bertrán
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N
Castro
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A
D019559:Capillary Leak Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged