D.I.C & MAHA
Pathogenesis:
In
approximately 50% of D.I.C cases red cell fragmentation
occurs from cells being sliced up when passing
through fibrin deposits in microvascular system
Lab findings:
Schistocytes
Thrombocytopenia
Increased
FDPs
Mild
hemolysis
Factors
favoring D.I.C:
Obstetrics
complications
Disseminated
carcinoma
Snake
bites
Heat
stroke
Infections