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. 2022 Oct;70(10):11-12.
doi: 10.5005/japi-11001-0106.

Drug-induced Capillary Leak Syndrome

Rikita R Mudhol  1 , Rohan Bhise  2
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Drug-induced Capillary Leak Syndrome

Rikita R Mudhol et al. J Assoc Physicians India. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Capillary leak syndrome is a disease with a high mortality rate. Its signs and symptoms are nonspecific. Generalized edema, hypotension, hypoproteinemia, and hemoconcentration are the characteristics of capillary leak syndrome. Here we report three cases of capillary leak syndrome developed after being treated with gemcitabine and paclitaxel. Immediate treatment with corticosteroids may be life-saving.

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