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Spontaneous remission of recurring disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with prostatic carcinoma
Author(s) -
Alving Barbara M.,
Abeloff Martin D.,
Bell William
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197602)37:2<928::aid-cncr2820370246>3.0.co;2-4
Subject(s) - medicine , disseminated intravascular coagulation , heparin , carcinoma , cancer , coagulation , oncology , surgery
A 58‐year‐old patient with metastatic prostatic carcinoma had two well‐documented episodes of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurring 1 year apart and resolving without heparin therapy. This case illustrates that DIC need not have a poor prognosis and may resolve spontaneously despite progressive cancer. The efficacy of heparin therapy is discussed.