The National Suicide Registry Malaysia (NSRM) is a nationwide system that captures data on completed suicides in from all forensic departments under the purview of Ministry Health Malaysia.This paper examines suicidal deaths reported to NSRM 1 January 2009 31 December 2009. relevant variables were recorded paper-based Case Report Form (CRF) and then entered into online reporting for analysis.The overall suicide rate was 1.18 per 100,000 population (n = 328). age range 14-94 years, with...

Despite its rarity and sporadic occurrence, methanol poisoning may result in devastating consequences to the victims including death. We report a series of cases following an outbreak Klang Valley, Malaysia. Victims were presented as either brought-in-dead or died during hospitalization. Medico-legal autopsy was performed at Department Forensic Medicine, Hospital Sungai Buloh all cases. sought establish epidemiology, survival period, level methanol, autopsy, neuropathology findings Sixteen...

Abnormal muscularization of acinar arteries is the hallmark persistent pulmonary hypertension newborn (PPHN), an uncommon disease with high rate morbidity and mortality. PPHN presents signs respiratory distress immediately following birth. We herein report 2 cases presenting as a witnessed sudden unexpected death in late neonatal period, preceded by deterioration whom presence abnormal was reminiscent PPHN. The significance this twofold: to increase awareness among pediatricians pathologists...

Abnormal muscularization of acinar arteries is the hallmark persistent pulmonary hypertension newborn (PPHN), an uncommon disease with high rate morbidity and mortality.PPHN presents signs respiratory distress immediately following birth.We herein report two cases presenting as a witnessed sudden unexpected death in late neonatal period (SUDI), preceded by deterioration whom presence abnormal was reminiscent PPHN.The significance this twofold; to increase awareness amongst pediatricians...

Spontaneous subdural hemorrhage (SDH) is an uncommon nontraumatic bleed of the brain, involving dura and arachnoid mater. SDH commonly occurs due to tearing bridging veins; however, from rupture arteriovenous malformation (AVM) phenomenon, particularly in children. We report a case atypical 1-year-old child with AVM history alleged abuse. Autopsy revealed right parietal middle cranial fossa without any external or internal injuries head, other parts body. Histopathological examination...

Non-accidental deaths in children Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are not uncommon, and they often reported for identification of injuries. Five case series presented here with typical injuries differing ages child abuse. Where history was partially hidden from the real scenario, involvement family members inevitable. The were particularly diversified a single unprecedented injury to multiple severe injuries, which led less than 3 years age. discussion revolved around autopsy ancillary investigations...

Abstract Aims Histological examination of the rib is critical value in perinatal pathology and points to health child preceding death. The considered ideal because it most rapidly growing long bone infants demonstrates growth arrest at onset insult. We aimed identify: 1: changes perichondrial ring children up 16 months age dying suddenly our institution 2: any association with presence histological vitamin D deficiency (VDD) /metabolic disease (MBD) plate. Methods Retrospective review...

Histological examination of the rib is critical value in perinatal pathology and points to health child preceding death. The considered ideal because it most rapidly growing long bone infants demonstrates growth arrest at onset insult. We aimed identify: (1) changes perichondrial ring (PR) children up 16 months age dying suddenly our institution (2) any association with presence histological vitamin D deficiency (VDD)/metabolic disease (MBD) plate.Retrospective review PR histology comparison...

Forensic anthropologists have long utilised visual assessment of morphological characteristics to establish a biological profile in order assign an identity undocumented remains. The present study used the Suchey-Brooks method estimate ages based on pubic symphysis metamorphosis, as this may be vulnerable inherent subjectivity qualitative phase. This examines observer agreement metamorphosis digital photographs. A total 11 observers, with varying levels qualification and experience, scored...

Background The increased use of illicit drugs continues to lead the discovery various unexpected pathologies.Case presentation This 7-month-old infant died suddenly at home. Pulmonary artery fibrinoid necrosis, diffuse fatty liver changes, and skin rash were main histologic postmortem findings. Postmortem urine contained traces methamphetamine. Methamphetamine was smoked by parents.Conclusions Fibrinoid necrosis has been described with inhaling methamphetamine can result in angiitis such as...

A congenital cyanotic heart defect such as Truncus Arteriosus (TA) is rare and represented by a single arterial trunk that develops from the gives rise to pulmonary in several manners. TA comprises 0.7% of all complex malformations caused numerous aetiologies, with majority being genetic origin. This malformation can be recognised prenatal period so further medical intervention advocated. There are four types based on Collett-Edwards classification. Type 4 form which arteries non-existent....

A five-year-old child had been left in his mother's car for about six hours. He was already unresponsive when he discovered. certified dead upon arrival at a private hospital but there no documentation of high body temperature. The preliminary weather analyses showed that the period occurrence, outdoor ambient temperatures between 24 and 31°C. Our aim to prove even morning, risk heat illness is significant inside vehicle. We measured temperature interior vehicle on four different clear days....