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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A patient at 22 weeks gestation is diagnosed as having IUD which occurred at 17 weeks but did not have a miscarriage. The patient is at increased risk of :
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The correct answer is  Dead fetus if retained for more than 4-5 weeks, release thromboplastin which leads to DIC Ref: Datta Obs 9e pg 304.