[Capillary hyperpermeability syndrome of the face].
BACKGROUND
Capillary leak syndrome is a rare disorder, with various clinical features, characterized by episodes of diffuse edema.


METHODS
We report the case of a 83 year-old woman with capillary leak syndrome of the face characterized by recurrent episodes of edamata. We found a follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and high levels of plasma interleukin (IL) 2 and IL 6. Regression of edema and remission of hematology disease have been obtained with corticoids and chloraminophene.


CONCLUSIONS
This case illustrates that capillary leak syndrome may present as an edema of the face and may be in some cases considered as a paraneoplastic syndrome. The role of cytokines seems important. This case suggests that corticoids may be useful in the management of neoplasm induced capillary leak syndrome.
Service de Médecine interne et Nutrition, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg. Hautepierre@Wanadoo.fr
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Andrès
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Vinzio
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Ruellan
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Herbrecht
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Goichot
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Schlienger
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002199:Capillary Permeability; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013577:Syndrome