Disseminated intravascular coagulation and facial injury.
A severe case of disseminated intravascular coagulation secondary to a road traffic accident in a pregnant woman is presented. The nature of this recognised complication of pregnancy is noted, and the problems encountered when it occurs together with facial trauma, are described. The importance of awareness and recognition of this condition is emphasised.
D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000209:etiology*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*