<prompt> DIC may be caused by: September 2007Prolonged pregnancyFat embolismAmniotic fluid embolismAll of the above  <response>: Ans. C: Amniotic fluid embolismDisseminated intravascular coagulation DIC is a complex systemic thrombohemorrhagic disorder involving the generation of intravascular fibrin and the consumption of procoagulants and platelets. The resultant clinical condition is characterized by intravascular coagulation and hemorrhage. Conditions associated with disseminated intravascular coagulationSepsissevere infectionTrauma neurotraumaOrgan destructionMalignancy solid and mveloproliferative malignanciesSevere transfusion reactionsRheumatologic illness-Adult Stills disease, LupusObstetric complications- Amniotic fluid embolism, abruption placentae, hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets HELLP syndrome eclampsia, Retained dead fetus syndromeVascular abnormalities-Large vascular aneurysmsSevere hepatic failureSevere toxic reactions-Envenomation, Transplant rejection, transfusion reactions 