[Rheologic properties of erythrocytes of the hemostatic system in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia]

Disturbed erythrocytic rheology revealed in ALL patients with hypocoagulative shifts is suggested to trigger DIC syndrome. Combined treatment enhanced erythrocytic aggregation, viscosity and reduced deformability. Nevertheless, the patients improved, hemorrhagic complications attenuated, hemostasis underwent positive changes. The shifts are thought a defense reaction. A correlation exists between rheologic abnormalities and ALL severity.