ENCEPHALOPATHY DUE TO CAPILLARY LEAK SYNDROME

Systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is characterized by intermitte nt attacks of leakage of intravascular fluids into the extravascular s pace. Hypovolemia, hemoconcentration, weakness, edema, and visceral co ngestion are resulting manifestations of SCLS. Most patients with SCLS have clear mentation during attacks, and encephalopathy is not a know n manifestation of the syndrome. We report a patient with acute idiopa thic capillary leak syndrome manifested in an acute encephalopathy. Th e possibility of SCLS should be considered in patients who have an enc ephalopathy and hemoconcentration.