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 DIC presents with haemorrhage, but it is the microvascular thrombosis that causes multiorgan damage.

 DIC is commonly due to sepsis or disseminated malignancy.

 Diagnosis requires a blood count, film, and clotting screen with D‐dimers.

 Treatment should address the underlying cause first, especially if sepsis; only then may blood product support be indicated.

 Chronic DIC presents with thrombosis rather than haemorrhage and is managed with anticoagulation.