Coagulation and fibrinolytic properties of peripheral venous blood in chronic ectopic pregnancy.

The coagulation and fibrinolytic properties of peripheral venous blood was studied in 10 Black patients with chronic ectopic pregnancy. There were significant elevations of plasma fibrinogen and serum fibrin-fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) and prolongation of the euglobulin lysis time. These features are believed to be compatible with chronic inflammation. No evidence of a haemostatic defect was found.