Disseminated intravascular coagulation
- G1Not applicable
- G2Laboratory findings with no bleeding
- G3Laboratory findings and bleeding
- G4Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by systemic pathological activation of blood clotting mechanisms which results in clot formation throughout the body. There is an increase in the risk of hemorrhage as the body is depleted of platelets and coagulation factors.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10013442 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.