Clinical Focus ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (9): 819-322.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2023.09.008

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Anti-thymocyte globulin combined with cyclosporine A in the treatment of severe aplastic anemia-induced caplillary leak syndrome in children: A case report

Gu Cuihong, Wang Yang, Lin Li, Wang Lihong, Zhang Zhihua()   

  1. Department of Hematology,Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical university,Chengde 067000,China
  • Received:2023-07-11 Online:2023-09-20 Published:2023-11-21
  • Contact: Zhang Zhihua,Email: zzhangzhihua@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To improve clinicians' understanding of capillary infiltration syndrome (CAS), to reduce missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis, and improve the prognosis. Methods Clinical data of a child with severe aplastic anemia (SAA)-induced CAS treated with anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) combined with cyclosporine A (CSA) were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical characteristics and treatment course were summarized. Relevant literatures were reviewed as well. Results In this study, we reported a SAA child with CLS on the 13 days of the immunosuppressant treatment. The clinical features included progressive dyspnea, hypotension, peripheral edema, hypoproteinemia, and multiple plasma cavity effusions. After hormonal shock, hydroxyethyl starch expansion, furosemide diuretic dehydration and blood transfusion support, the symptoms and signs were gradually improved. Conclusion CLS is a rare complication during the application of ATG combined with immunosuppressive therapy of CSA in SAA patients, which has the risk of death that should be well concerned. Early recognition, diagnosis and treatment can improve the prognosis.

Key words: anemia, aplastic, antilymphocyte serum, cyclosporine A, capillary leak syndrome

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