Idiopatic Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome Treated Successfully with High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulins


Ekinci F., Soyaltın U. E., Akar H., Ugur M. C., Ersoy E., Komac A., ...More

BANTAO Journal, vol.13, no.2, pp.87-90, 2015 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1515/bj-2015-0019
  • Journal Name: BANTAO Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Academic Search Premier
  • Page Numbers: pp.87-90
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Abstract Idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome (ISCLS) is characterized by a triad of hypotension, hemoconcentration and hypoalbuminemia due to a shift of intravascular fluid and albumin to the extravascular area. We describe a hypovolemic patient with hemoconcentration and hypoalbuminemia who was successfully treated with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG). The purpose of this case report is to discuss the clinical management of idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome on the background of relevant literature review.