Which of the following is a feature ofdisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIQ)?: (A) Normal prothrombine time, (B) Reduced plasma fibrinogen, (C) Normal platelet count, (D) Normal clotting time
Answer is B. In DIC, Prothrombin time is prolonged due to severe fibrinogen deficiency . Plasma fibrinogen levels are reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Platelet count is reduced due to aggretation & adhesion of platelets (as a result of endothelial damage associated with DIC)Reference : Harsh mohan textbook of pathology 6th edition pg no 338.