Pulmonary embolism presenting as disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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چکیده
We report an unusual case of disseminated intravascular coagulation. Occult pulmonary embolism is a recognised cause of disseminated intravascular coagulation. Unexplained shock should prompt the physician to search for a thrombotic cause such as pulmonary thromboembolism.
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation or extended intravascular coagulation in massive pulmonary embolism
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi
دوره 8 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002