[Capillary hyperpermeability syndrome of the face].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Capillary leak syndrome is a rare disorder, with various clinical features, characterized by episodes of diffuse edema.

CASE REPORT:

We report the case of a 83 year-old woman with capillary leak syndrome of the face characterized by recurrent episodes of edamata. We found a follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and high levels of plasma interleukin (IL) 2 and IL 6. Regression of edema and remission of hematology disease have been obtained with corticoids and chloraminophene.

DISCUSSION:

This case illustrates that capillary leak syndrome may present as an edema of the face and may be in some cases considered as a paraneoplastic syndrome. The role of cytokines seems important. This case suggests that corticoids may be useful in the management of neoplasm induced capillary leak syndrome.

• Authors: E Andrès, S Vinzio, A Ruellan, R Herbrecht, B Goichot, J L Schlienger
• Journal: Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) (Presse Med) Vol. 29 Issue 23 Pg. 1279-81 (Jul 01 2000) ISSN: 0755-4982 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Syndrome d'hyperperméabilité capillaire de la face.
• PMID: 10923131 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Capillary Permeability
• Edema (etiology)
• Face
• Female
• Humans
• Lymphoma, B-Cell (complications, diagnosis)
• Syndrome