The platelet count was normal, and no schistocytes or immature cells were present on the peripheral-blood smear — findings that make hematologic processes such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic ...

The smear also exhibited rare schistocytes and an elevation in liver enzymes. The remainder of the patient’s laboratory results fell within normal ranges. Radiological assessments through CT scans of ...

The syndrome of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a serious hypercoagulation state that occurs in a variety of disease states, including cancer. Although DIC is often associated with ...