Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (May 2021)

Recurrent Colon Cancer: Presentation With Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation From Disseminated Carcinomatosis of the Bone Marrow

  • Sai Prasad Desikan MD,
  • Nathan Mclaughlin MD,
  • Charles McClain MD,
  • Raman Desikan MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096211012224
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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Diffuse carcinomatosis of the bone marrow (DCBM) is a rare clinical condition characterized by diffuse bone marrow involvement with hematological changes. This case study concerns a patient who presented with DCBM secondary to colon cancer with diffuse intravascular coagulation. This is a rare presentation of DCBM in colon cancer. The case study also elaborates on clinical features, pathogenesis, and therapy of this unique presentation.