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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
; 25(19): 5922-5927, 2021 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1478933
ABSTRACT
Systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is a very rare and lethal disease characterized by hemoconcentration and hypoalbuminemia caused by reversible plasma extravasation. The underlying cause for SCLS remains largely unknown and acute treatment has remained mainly supportive. Prophylaxis with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been shown to successfully prevent further episodes in affected patients. We reported a case of SCLS in a patient who presented to our hospital with COVID-19 and developed profound shock.