Gallaher, Sebastian Luke Paul
Deceased
Sebastian Luke Paul Gallaher
Demographics
14y, male
Date of death
2006-04-11
Finding date
2008-05-15
Cause of death
subarachnoid haemorrhage due to rupture of berry aneurysm
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A 14-year-old boy died from subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by rupture of a berry aneurysm. He had engaged in consensual play-wrestling with an adult visitor the evening before his death, and the family questioned whether this precipitated the aneurysm rupture. Pathological examination confirmed the aneurysm was the sole cause of death, with only minor head trauma evident (small bruise near eye). The deceased remained active for at least 4 hours post-incident, making acute traumatic rupture unlikely. The coroner concluded the trauma was coincidental and that the pre-existing aneurysm would have ruptured regardless. No medical errors or failures in clinical care were identified.
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