Question 142 · LEK · Obstetric coagulopathies

Obstetrical complications that may lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) do not include:

  1. A. amniotic fluid embolism.
  2. B. premature placental abruption of the normally located placenta.
  3. C. HELLP syndrome.
  4. D. eclampsia.
  5. E. fetal hypotrophy caused by placental insufficiency.
Hint

Think about which conditions release tissue factor or cause massive endothelial injury, as opposed to a chronic process affecting only fetal growth.

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