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Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Capillary Leak Syndrome

Preferred term

Capillary Leak Syndrome  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Clarkson Disease
  • Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 1997

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019559

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