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Acute disseminated intravascular coagulation developed after suction and evacuation in an intrauterine fetal death: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is defined as a hypercoagulable state leading to micro and macrovascular clotting compromising the blood flow leading to organ dysfunction. Most patient presenting with DIC will have a history of severe infection, recent trauma, hepatic failure, malignancy, or post-obstetrical bleeding. As the consequences of DIC can be fatal, it is crucial to be recognized as early as possible. Case Report: We are presenting to you a case of intrauterine fetal death at 19 weeks complicated by DIC due to retained placenta leading to massive blood transfusion and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Conclusion: Disseminated intravascular coagulation is one of the complicated of massive uterine hemorrhage and early recognition in important for the patient’s mortality and morbidity.

Source: Journal of Case Reports and Images in Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI: 10.5348/100216z08wa2025cr

Authors: Wafa Alshahrani, Mohammed Elsheikh

Institutions: King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and fetal healthcare

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415611693