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Thrombosis

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  • 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

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