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A case report of capillary leak syndrome with recurrent pericardial and pleural effusions.

Habib Rehman KhanSaima KhanAsha SrikanthWilliam H T Smith
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)
The diagnosis of CLS is difficult to make unless there is a high degree of suspicion and until other causes have been ruled out. It remains a challenging condition to manage as the treatment options are limited and patients recurrently present with emergencies until the correct diagnosis is made and the optimal treatment is provided.
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