Finding into death of William Davenport
Deceased
William Ian Davenport
Demographics
48y, male
Date of death
2017-09-28
Finding date
2019-07-02
Cause of death
Pulmonary fibrosis associated with scoliosis
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William Ian Davenport, a 48-year-old man with Trisomy 4p, scoliosis, and multiple comorbidities died from pulmonary fibrosis associated with scoliosis. He presented with productive cough on 15 September 2017, treated with antibiotics. On 21 September, he had persistent chest crepitations despite antibiotic therapy; a chest X-ray was arranged but results are not documented. On 26 September, examination appeared improved with no respiratory distress. He collapsed suddenly on 27 September evening and could not be revived. Autopsy revealed significant pulmonary fibrosis, acute prostatitis with systemic inflammation (CRP 186.7), and fat embolism, suggesting possible sepsis-related cardiac arrhythmia. Clinical lessons include: ensuring timely follow-up of abnormal investigations (chest X-ray), investigating persistent respiratory signs despite treatment, and considering infectious sources (prostatitis) in patients with unexplained inflammation.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- Significant pulmonary fibrosis
- Acute prostatitis with Enterobacter aerogenes
- Systemic inflammation (markedly elevated CRP 186.7)
- Possible sepsis-related cardiac arrhythmia
- Fat embolism
- Myocardial interstitial fibrosis
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