Disseminated intravascular coagulation of newborn (P60)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00–P96)

    • Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)

      • Disseminated intravascular coagulation of newborn (P60)

        • P60 - Disseminated intravascular coagulation of newborn BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Disseminated intravascular coagulation of newborn (P60)

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - A disorder characterized by procoagulant substances entering the general circulation causing a systemic thrombotic process. The activation of the clotting mechanism may arise from any of a number of disorders. A majority of the patients manifest skin lesions, sometimes leading to PURPURA FULMINANS.

Purpura Fulminans - A severe, rapidly fatal reaction occurring most commonly in children following an infectious illness. It is characterized by large, rapidly spreading skin hemorrhages, fever, or shock. Purpura fulminans often accompanies or is triggered by DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION.

Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome - A condition of HEMORRHAGE and NECROSIS of the ADRENAL GLAND. It is characterized by rapidly developing ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY; HYPOTENSION; and widespread cutaneous PURPURA.

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