Behçet disease is an inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology showing diverse clinical presentations. Cardiac involvement a critical problem that requires timely diagnosis and management. However, clinicopathologic features have not been characterized clearly. Here, we present characteristics this uncommon disease. Patients included 8 males 4 females, ranging from 24 to 52 years old. They were presented with abrupt heart failure mostly diagnosed as having cardiac later in the course. Upon...

Non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism (NTPE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of filler injections. It can result not only from direct intravascular injection also the migration fillers into veins due to local pressure. Here, we report autopsy findings two deaths resulting NTPE following vaginal The first case involved 38-year-old woman who lost consciousness 20-40 minutes after receiving an 15 mL hyaluronic acid (HA) filler. A large amount was observed in vagina with gross...

This case study highlights craniofacial identification technology (CFIT) as a complementary and translational tool for reconstruction of cranial gunshot wounds (GSWs) presenting evidence beyond forensic identification. In cases involving GSWs, visual demonstration the bullet trajectory can improve communication between pathologists non-medical judicial agencies court. Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) images autopsy are essential medical evidence, providing robust display GSW its...

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genome analysis has been a potent tool in forensic practice as well the understanding of human phylogeny maternal lineage. The traditional mtDNA is focused on control region, but introduction massive parallel sequencing (MPS) made typing entire (mtGenome) more accessible for routine analysis. complete information can provide large amounts novel genetic data diverse populations improved discrimination power identification. diversity sequence different ethnic revealed...

Nicotine is a water-soluble alkaloid extracted from tobacco plants, and most frequently encountered in snuff, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars pipe or limited number of pesticides. overdose poisoning might be serious fatal lead to death; caused by cardiovascular arrest, respiratory muscle paralysis, and/or central failure due its toxic effect. Suicide nicotine ingestion has been rarely reported emetic response. We present case suicidal poisoning. A 56-year-old man was found dead the...

ABSTRACT Activated charcoal is commonly used in the treatment of patients experiencing an oral overdose drugs and considered to be a safe, inert agent. However, various complications associated with use activated have been reported, acute respiratory failure being fatal one. In presenting case, 29‐year‐old female arrived at emergency room having taken drugs. When nasogastric tube was inserted for gastric lavage administration, she vomited respiration ceased. The patient subsequently...

ABSTRACT Pneumothorax is a common and serious complications related to acupuncture needling. Although there have been several clinical cases of pneumothorax induced by acupuncture, autopsy reports on sudden death with the typical gross pathological findings are rare. In two presented here, deceased suffered dyspnea chest discomfort after completion treatments were found dead within few hours. Acupuncture pathways from skin lungs, resulting in total bilateral lung collapse upon these cases....

Forensic autopsies were performed on 1,821 cases in 2014 and 2,024 2015 at the National Service Seoul Institute. Based autopsy reports, 103 (5.7%) 130 (6.4%) selected as unnatural deaths caused by fatal intoxication. The divided into five groups. first group had ethanol intoxication, second drug third agrochemical fourth cyanide fifth miscellaneous intoxications. Of 233 cases, 202 death certificates. these 169 (83.7%) an undetermined manner of (MOD); 17 (8.4%) unnatrual MOD intoxication was...

Paraquat is a nonselective herbicide, but its lethal and toxic effects are well known. Although chemical additives have an unpleasant taste, this can be shrouded in spicy foods or drinks with strong tastes, some symptoms signs of paraquat poisoning mistaken as natural disease. For reason, it not easy to consider the possibility homicidal for clinician even forensic pathologist. We present case by significant findings from postmortem examination review relevant literature.

Gasoline is a chemical compound of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, it easily vaporizes because its volatile characteristics. inhalation may occur accidentally or intentionally in various situations which could result acute non-lethal lethal intoxication. Given that gasoline widely used everyday life, surprising deaths related to rarely occur. We presented rare case unexpected death with the postmortem findings features.

A 39-year-old man, his 35-year-old wife, and their 13-year-old daughter were found dead in home. The man lying her bedroom, with head wrapped a plastic bag connected to four helium gas cylinders by green polypropylene tubes. Fragments of the burnt ignition briquette bucket located at feet. His wife was decomposed state on right side bedroom. Autopsy findings for unremarkable except cherry pink lividity; blood carboxyhemoglobin concentration 73%. woman as well, few petechial hemorrhages...

Deaths of suspects or inmates while in custody and incarceration is a tragedy for families could become public issue. Such deaths occur within complicated brew ethical legal hurdles that must be handled with caution. We conducted survey about these deaths. collected reviewed 85 cases death occurred Seoul the Gyeonggi province, including e postmortem examinations between 2004 2011. Natural causes (most commonly cardiovascular diseases) accounted nearly half custody, unnatural all remainder....

Various complications following acupuncture have been reported. In most cases, occur from the close apposition of vital organs and sites. These can be avoided if acupuncturists are trained in appropriate medical science such as anatomy. However, our case is somewhat different norm. The deceased received on abdomen, provided by an acupuncturist. Unexpected symptoms occurred suddenly she was transported to a hospital where died hemoperitoneum. On postmortem examination, well-defined vascular...

Compressive asphyxia is generally defined as a type of caused by chest or abdominal compression heavy object. It has also been reported that it could be external ligatures around the abdomen. However, ligature thorax not in suicide cases. We present an unusual case which cause death was attributed to thorax. The deceased 41-year-old woman who found dead and suspended rope from rooftop railing on twelfth floor building. On postmortem examination, ‘C’ shaped mark identified thorax, with...

This study presents a case of patient who experienced sudden death due to fatal nitrite poisoning in the medical setting. It also highlights pivotal role postmortem examination enhancing quality assurance clinical medicine, as well providing resolutions for medicolegal disputes all pertinent stakeholders, regarding patient’s death. The was found dead during admission after orthopedic surgery. certificate issued by clinician attributing cause respiratory failure pulmonary embolism....

Despite the impressive capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) in various tasks, their vulnerability to unsafe prompts remains a critical issue. These can lead LLMs generate responses on illegal or sensitive topics, posing significant threat safe and ethical use. Existing approaches attempt address this issue using classification models, but they have several drawbacks. With increasing complexity prompts, similarity search-based techniques that identify specific features provide more...

This is a case study of unexpected death after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis, complicated with medicolegal issues including chronic methamphetamine use and alleged malpractice. The deceased underwent following died on the fourth day surgery. Postmortem examination revealed massive peritoneal hemorrhage cystic artery surgical site was cauterized but unligated. Histopathology gallbladder inflammation due to gall stones also ischemic change. As investigation...

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) of the coronary artery is a rare cause sudden cardiac death; however, its prevalence and fatality may have been overlooked so far. A 47-year-old man complained pain in his back shoulder became unconscious. Despite resuscitation, he died 3 hours after symptom onset. The heart weight was normal range; all three major arteries showed intimal thickening without atherosclerosis or inflammatory cell infiltration. Fragmentations duplications internal elastic lamina...

Forensic autopsy service in a metropolitan area of Korea is well established and optimized for high population density based on social system infrastructures. However, forensic rural areas our country might be affected due to their low density, inconveniences related special temporal limitations as cultural traditional limitation. Therefore, an advanced model areas, we performed retrospective analysis the profile eastern part nation 8 years between 2005 2013 analyzed them by cause death,...

Various complications following acupuncture have been reported. In most cases, occur from the close apposition of vital organs and sites. These can be avoided if acupuncturists are trained in appropriate medical science such as anatomy. However, our case is somewhat different norm. The deceased received on abdomen, provided by an acupuncturist. Unexpected symptoms occurred suddenly she was transported to a hospital where died hemoperitoneum. On postmortem examination, well-defined vascular...

We present the postmortem findings of an unexpected death due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with microthrombi and thrombosis in other vessels after first dose coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination (ChAdOx1 nCov-19). The deceased was a 69-year-old woman who complained nonspecific symptoms shortly found dead on sixth day. Postmortem examination revealed AMI complications (left ventricular rupture, hemopericardium) small cardiac vessels, which are similar characteristic injury...

This study presents a case of sudden cardiac death due to small vessel vasculitis after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccination (BNT162b2). The deceased was 76-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic hypertension (HTN), who experienced generalized pain for month the first dose vaccination, unexpectedly died. Postmortem examination revealed in heart, lungs vaccinated site left arm. These features were similar those observed previously reported patient COVID-19...