Question 19 (part 2) · LEK · Obstetric coagulopathies

Which of the following obstetric complications may lead to the development of chronic intravascular coagulation with a following consumptive coagulopathy?

  1. A. post-partum haemorrhage.
  2. B. uteroplacental apoplexy in the course of placental abruption.
  3. C. intrauterine foetal demise
  4. D. amniotic fluid embolism.
  5. E. pulmonary embolism.
Hint

Look for the complication with a slow, prolonged release of tissue factor rather than a sudden massive trigger.

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