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Which of the following is a feature ofdisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIQ)?

A
Normal prothrombine time
B
Reduced plasma fibrinogen
C
Normal platelet count
D
Normal clotting time
High-Yield Explanation
In DIC, Prothrombin time is prolonged due to severe fibrinogen deficiency . Plasma fibrinogen levels are reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Platelet count is reduced due to aggretation & adhesion of platelets (as a result of endothelial damage associated with DIC)Reference : Harsh mohan textbook of pathology 6th edition pg no 338.

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