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

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.