<prompt> Disseminated intravascular coagulation DIC is characterized by the following exceptWidespread bleedingthrombosisProlongation of prothrombin timepaial thromboplastin timeHigh levels of fibrin degradation productsHigh platelet count  <response>: DIC is characterised by bleeding organ damage due to ischemia caused by the effect of widespread intravascular thrombosis. Platelet count is reduced due to platelet aggregation adhesion as a result of endothelial injury. Prothrombin time activated paial thromboplastin time are prolonged due to reduced fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Fibrin degradation products are raised due to secondary fibrinolysis.Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 338. 