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Abstract
Coagulation disorders are common in cancer patients. This article reviews the coagulation laboratory findings in these patients and the thromboembolic and hemorrhagic manifestations of malignancy. Among the many topics addressed are Trousseau's syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and acquired von Willebrand disease. Pathogenesis of the coagulation disorders and recommendations for treatment of various syndromes are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8707764 DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8588(05)70347-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hematol Oncol Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8588 Impact factor: 3.722