Episodic idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome in a girl

Pediatr Int. 2013 Aug;55(4):e81-2. doi: 10.1111/ped.12068.

Abstract

Episodic idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome is a rare disorder that presents with attacks of circulatory shock due to plasma leakage into the extravascular space. Reported here is the case of a girl who had recurrent circulatory shock. The diagnosis of episodic idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome was made following the fourth episode. The course was favorable following acute i.v. cristalloids and methylprednisolone.

Keywords: circulatory shock; episodic idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / complications*
  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / therapy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Resuscitation / methods
  • Shock / etiology*
  • Shock / therapy