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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Authors: William Wilson, Roshan Cherian / Editors: Frances Balmer / Codes: HC2, SLO1, SLO2, SLO3 / Published: 08/11/2024   Introduction Context Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a haematological disorder which results in a paradoxical tendency to thrombosis and bleeding at the same time.1 Also referred to as consumptive coagulopathy or defibrination syndrome, it can present as a [...]
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Vomiting and Pregnancy

A 30-year-old woman presents to the ED with nausea and vomiting for the last 3 days. Her urinary pregnancy test is positive.

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Liver Abscess Exists

A 34-year-old man, with history of recent foreign travel, presents to the ED with fever, jaundice and right upper quadrant pain. Physical exam shows right upper quadrant tenderness.

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