thrombosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

• occurs in 25% of cases

• may dominate the clinical picture if coagulation is activated to a much greater degree than fibrinolysis

• often manifests as digital ischaemia and gangrene

• thrombophlebitis is often seen in subacute DIC, particularly in patients with cancer (Trousseau's sign)

• major arterial or venous thromboembolism is uncommon