A case of idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome with high serum levels of G-CSF on exacerbation

Intern Med. 2011;50(6):597-600. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.50.4857. Epub 2011 Mar 15.

Abstract

Systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is a life-threatening disorder which presents with periodic episodes of hypovolemic shock, due to plasma leakage to the extra-vascular space reflected by accompanying hypoalbuminemia, hemoconcentration and edema often with associated monoclonal gammopathy. We describe a 28-year-old woman with SCLS who required aggressive fluid resuscitation and was successfully treated with corticosteroid, terbutaline, and theophylline. At exacerbation, the levels of serum granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) were increased. Thus, G-CSF might play an important role and can be a useful biomarker for the severity of attacks in SCLS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / blood*
  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Disease Progression*
  • Female
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / blood*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor