Malignant angioendotheliomatosis presenting as disseminated intravascular coagulopathy.

Stahl, R L; Chan, W; Duncan, A; Corley, C C · Cancer · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) occurred in a patient with hemolytic anemia and anasarca. Skin and muscle biopsy showed intravascular lymphomatosis (malignant angioendotheliomatosis). Combination chemotherapy resulted in resolution of the DIC and anasarca. After an unmaintained 8-month clinical remission, the patient had central nervous system relapse and died. Malignant angioendotheliomatosis is a rare disorder that should be considered among the occult causes of DIC.

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