Capillary leak syndrome
- G1Asymptomatic
- G2Symptomatic; medical intervention indicated
- G3Severe symptoms
- G4Life-threatening consequences
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by leakage of intravascular fluids into the extravascular space. This syndrome is observed in patients who demonstrate a state of generalized leaky capillaries following shock syndromes, low-flow states, ischemia-reperfusion injuries, toxemias, medications, or poisoning. It can lead to generalized edema and multiple organ failure.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10007196 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.