Which of the following is a feature ofdisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIQ)?
In DIC, Prothrombin time is prolonged due to severe fibrinogen deficiency . Plasma fibrinogen levels are reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Platelet count is reduced due to aggretation & adhesion of platelets (as a result of endothelial damage associated with DIC)Reference : Harsh mohan textbook of pathology 6th edition pg no 338.
Normal prothrombine time
Reduced plasma fibrinogen
Normal platelet count
Normal clotting time
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