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Patients uniformly show severe thrombocytopenia, low [[fibrinogen]] levels, high [[fibrin degradation products]] (due to [[fibrinolysis]]), and [[microangiopathic hemolytic anemia|microangiopathic hemolysis]]. | Patients uniformly show severe thrombocytopenia, low [[fibrinogen]] levels, high [[fibrin degradation products]] (due to [[fibrinolysis]]), and [[microangiopathic hemolytic anemia|microangiopathic hemolysis]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The diagnostic workup[1] is directed by the presenting signs and symptoms, and can involve:
- blood counts, clotting studies, and other laboratory testing
Laboratory Findings
Patients uniformly show severe thrombocytopenia, low fibrinogen levels, high fibrin degradation products (due to fibrinolysis), and microangiopathic hemolysis.
References
- ↑ Krafchik, Bernice R (2005-12-19). "Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome". eMedicine - Hematology. WebMD. Retrieved 2006-05-15. Check date values in:
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