Disseminated intravascular coagulation : A devastating systemic disorder of special concern with COVID-19

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is linked with severe COVID-19, prompting considerable concern. DIC can be a devastating systemic disorder. It is often markedly manifest on the skin as acrocyanosis or as petechiae and purpura with progression to hemorrhagic bullae. Subcutaneous hematomas may occur, as may thrombotic findings including necrosis and gangrene. The most common cause is infection, with special emphasis now on COVID-19. We have reviewed the medical literature under the search terms "Disseminated intravascular coagulation" and "consumption coagulopathy" for the past two decades in the English language using Medline and Google Scholar to update special concerns and considerations, focusing on those with COVID-19. Skin findings with DIC may be prominent. The severity of cutaneous lesions often correlates with the gravity of systemic disease. DIC is most effectively treated by addressing the underlying cause and resuscitating the patient using supportive measures. It is pivotal to recognize and treat DIC early, before deadly complications, such as multiple organ failure, arise.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:33

Enthalten in:

Dermatologic therapy - 33(2020), 6 vom: 26. Nov., Seite e14053

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Singh, Parmvir [VerfasserIn]
Schwartz, Robert A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Bullae
COVID-19
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Journal Article
Petechiae
Purpura fulminans
Review
Sepsis
Skin

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 13.01.2021

Date Revised 16.07.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/dth.14053

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM312769199