Carcinoma & MAHA
Pathogenesis:
Red
cells damaged by fibrin deposits and tumor cell emboli
induced by mucin released from tumor cells
Lab findings:
Schistocytes
D.I.C
- Thrombocytopenia
Increased
indirect bilirubin
Severe
anemia
Increased
LD
Hemoglobinemia
Decreased
haptoglobin