Hyperviscosity-related splenic infarction, gastrointestinal ischaemia–reperfusion injury and transient dysarthria in a patient with distributive shock due to idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome (Clarkson’s syndrome)

Abstract

Clarkson’s syndrome, also known as idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome, is characterised by vascular hyperpermeability resulting in intravascular hypovolaemia and shock. A clinician should consider the diagnosis if other causes...