This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Medicine
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is characterized by the following except 
Select and explain. 
A. Widespread bleeding\/thrombosis, B. Prolongation of prothrombin time\/paial thromboplastin time, C. High levels of fibrin degradation products, D. High platelet count
D: High platelet count
Answer: D: High platelet count 
Explanation: DIC is characterised by bleeding & organ damage due to ischemia caused by the effect of widespread intravascular thrombosis. Platelet count is reduced due to platelet aggregation & adhesion as a result of endothelial injury. Prothrombin time & activated paial thromboplastin time are prolonged due to reduced fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Fibrin degradation products are raised due to secondary fibrinolysis.Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 338.