What causes disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

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What causes disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Disseminated intravascular coagulation has been linked to certain medical treatments or conditions. Medical treatments that can cause DIC include:

  • Blood transfusion reactions.
  • Recent surgery or anesthesia.
  • Complications from labor and delivery.

Medical conditions that can cause DIC include:

  • Cancer, especially certain types of leukemia.
  • Pancreatitis.
  • Blood infections.
  • Liver disease.
  • Severe tissue injury including burns and head injuries.
  • Unformed blood vessels called hemangioma.

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