Disease or Syndrome
capillary leak syndrome
cap·il·lar·y leak syn·drome [ ka-pih-layr-ee leek sin-drome ]
Subclass of:
Vascular Diseases
Definitions related to capillary leak syndrome:
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A condition characterized by recurring episodes of fluid leaking from capillaries into extra-vascular compartments causing hematocrit to rise precipitously. If not treated, generalized vascular leak can lead to generalized EDEMA; SHOCK; cardiovascular collapse; and MULTIPLE ORGAN FAILURE.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A condition in which fluid and proteins leak out of tiny blood vessels and flow into surrounding tissues, resulting in dangerously low blood pressure. Capillary leak syndrome may lead to multiple organ failure and shock.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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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.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(systemic capillary leak syndrome) Systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is a severe systemic disease due to increased capillary permeability, characterized by episodes of hypotension, edema and hypovolemia.OrphaNetINSERM, 2021
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A disorder 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.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Systemic capillary leak syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by repeated flares of massive leakage of plasma from blood vessels into neighboring body cavities and muscles. This results in a sharp drop in blood pressure that, if not treated, can lead to organ failure and death.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is a condition in which fluid and proteins leak out of tiny blood vessels, into surrounding tissues. This can result in dangerously low blood pressure (hypotensison), hypoalbuminemia, and a decrease in plasma volume (hemoconcentration). Initial symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain,...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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