Systemic capillary leak syndrome associated with compartment syndrome

Intern Med. 2007;46(18):1585-7. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.46.0254. Epub 2007 Sep 14.

Abstract

Systemic capillary leak syndrome is characterized by recurrent hypovolemic shock attributable to increased systemic capillary leakage. A 26-year-old woman was admitted because of recurrent episodes of hypovolemic shock. Hemoconcentration, hypoalbuminemia, and monoclonal gammopathy were observed. We diagnosed systemic capillary leak syndrome. Three years later, she again had an attack of systemic capillary leak syndrome complicated with pretibial compartment syndrome. This case emphasizes the importance of muscle compartment pressure monitoring during volume resuscitation in patients with systemic capillary leak syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / complications*
  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Compartment Syndromes / complications*
  • Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans