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Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a pathological process causing widespread small vessel thrombi, affecting organs like the kidney and brain. This coagulopathy can manifest in various conditions, including infections and obstetrical complications.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Hematology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a complex pathological process, not a distinct disease.
- It involves widespread thrombus formation in small blood vessels, triggered by systemic conditions activating the coagulation cascade.
- DIC can lead to significant tissue damage across multiple organs, including the kidneys, brain, liver, heart, and lungs.