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Capillary leak syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by self-reversing episodes during which the [[endothelial]] cells which line the capillaries are thought to separate for a few days, allowing for a leakage of fluid from the [[circulatory system]] to the | Capillary leak syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by self-reversing episodes during which the [[endothelial]] cells which line the capillaries are thought to separate for a few days, allowing for a leakage of fluid from the [[circulatory system]] to the interstitial space, resulting in a dangerous [[hypotension]], hemoconcentration, and [[hypoalbuminemia]]. It is a life-threatening illness because each episode has the potential to cause damage to, or the failure of, vital organs due to limited [[perfusion]]. It is often misdiagnosed as [[polycythemia]], [[polycythemia vera]] or [[sepsis]]. | ||
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Overview
Capillary leak syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by self-reversing episodes during which the endothelial cells which line the capillaries are thought to separate for a few days, allowing for a leakage of fluid from the circulatory system to the interstitial space, resulting in a dangerous hypotension, hemoconcentration, and hypoalbuminemia. It is a life-threatening illness because each episode has the potential to cause damage to, or the failure of, vital organs due to limited perfusion. It is often misdiagnosed as polycythemia, polycythemia vera or sepsis.