Use of Low Molecular Weight Heparin and Aminocaproic Acid in Chronic DIC Associated with Prostate Cancer- A Case Report

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC) is the most common coagulopathy in patients with prostate cancer. Though rare, it could be fatal without treatment. Literature suggests that there is significant activation of fibrinolytic pathway. Pathophysiology of DIC in patients with prostate cancer...

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Main Authors: Keisuke Shirai, Uzair B. Chaudhary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2007-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.143
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