Disseminated intravascular coagulation—a complication of chemotherapy in acute myelomonocytic leukemia

Abstract

This is the first reported case of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurring as a complication of chemotherapy in acute myelomonocytic leukemia. The DIC was successfully treated with heparin. Chemotherapy was continued, and a complete objective hematologic remission was obtained.