A 44-year-old female patient underwent elective cholecystect…
A 44-year-old female patient underwent elective cholecystectomy and has had multiple post-operative complications. She has been admitted to the ICU. The nurse noted mild bleeding at the site of the IV line and the incision site during dressing changes. The patient also complained of bleeding from the gums and nose. She was not suffering from any bleeding disorder prior to her hospitalization and she has not received any packed red blood cell transfusions during this admission. Initial lab results are as follows: (Abnormal results are in bold type) PT (↑) and PTT (↑), Fibrinogen (↓), Fibrin degradation products (FDPs) (↑), Platelets (↓) Peripheral Blood Smear: evidence of RBC fragments and decreased number of platelets. Which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?