80 results for “hypothyroidism”
58y · Male·ischaemic bowel; chronic megacolon in the setting of constipation, hypothyroidis…
A 58-year-old man with Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome, chronic constipation, hypothyroidism and intellectual disability died from ischaemic bowel secondary to chronic megacolon. He presented to …
61y · Female·Alzheimer's Dementia and epilepsy in the setting of Down syndrome, hypothyroidis…
…ily. The medical cause of death was Alzheimer's dementia and epilepsy in the setting of Down syndrome, hypothyroidism, knee osteoarthritis, and recurrent urinary tract infection. The coroner found no evidence of inadequa…
62y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia secondary to prolongation of the QT interval
NL, a 62-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder and hypothyroidism, died of cardiac arrhythmia secondary to QT prolongation while an involuntary mental health inpatient.…
36y · Female·Peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified
Sarah Anne Swallow, a 36-year-old woman with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), died from peripheral T-cell lymphoma in September 2024. She was diagnosed with this aggressive cancer in April 2024 and commenced on chemotherapy, …
53y · Female·Respiratory failure due to community acquired pneumonia and acute pulmonary oede…
Tracy Louise Walford, age 53, with Down syndrome, intellectual disability, and early-onset Alzheimer's disease, lived in Specialist Disability Accommodation. Over six to seven weeks prior to death, carers observed behavi…
61y · Female·Unascertained (natural causes)
…disability, autism spectrum disorder, and multiple medical conditions (including aortic regurgitation, hypothyroidism, dyspnoea, hyperlipidaemia, and obesity), was living in supported disability accommodation. On the day…
91y · Male·Severe heart failure secondary to ischaemic cardiomyopathy
Ernest Robert Tester, a 91-year-old man with ischaemic cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure, died in an aged care facility. He experienced chest tightness and difficulty breathing at 2am, treated appropriately by nurs…
92y · Male·Consequences of accidental fall at RACF: post-operative delirium, left femoral i…
A 92-year-old man resident in an aged care facility sustained an unwitnessed fall resulting in left hip fracture, requiring surgical fixation. He developed post-operative delirium and died 8 days later. The coroner ident…
64y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia in a woman with multiple comorbidities
A 64-year-old woman with severe intellectual disability and multiple comorbidities died from aspiration pneumonia while in specialist disability accommodation. She had documented dysphagia and aspiration risk identified …
<1y · Female·Unascertained; circumstances suggest possible mechanical asphyxia in co-sleeping…
An 8-month-old premature infant died of unascertained causes while co-sleeping with her mother on a fold-out couch. Post-mortem examination revealed no significant injuries or toxins, but the sleeping position raised the…
61y · Male·Multiorgan failure, due to, or as a consequence of metastatic lung cancer (suspi…
Shane Anthony May, a 61-year-old prisoner, died of multiorgan failure secondary to metastatic lung cancer after 44 days in custody. He presented with COVID-19 symptoms on reception, then developed progressive respiratory…
62y · Female·unascertained
…e. She had a long history of disengaging from treatment despite having medication-controlled diabetes, hypothyroidism, and significant mental illness. Her GP attempted appropriate engagement and monitoring, contacting me…
79y · Female·Rhabdomyolysis in a woman with multiple myeloma and renal impairment
Margaret Ann Yeomans, aged 79, died from rhabdomyolysis in the context of multiple myeloma and chronic renal impairment. A critical medication error occurred when rosuvastatin 40mg was dispensed instead of her prescribed…
Female·Stacey Meas: severe closed head injury from motor vehicle collision. Courtney Me…
Two deaths resulted from a motor vehicle collision caused by a driver with poorly managed insulin-dependent diabetes. Stacey Meas, a pregnant woman, died from head injuries sustained when the driver's car struck hers at …
53y · Female·Pneumonia
A 53-year-old woman with Down syndrome and chronic kidney disease presented with septic shock secondary to pneumonia. She received appropriate intravenous antibiotics and fluids, but her condition deteriorated despite tr…
40y · Female·Cerebral oedema of unknown aetiology with probable contribution from Hashimoto's…
Sarah Louise Rose, aged 40, died from cerebral oedema of unknown aetiology with probable contribution from Hashimoto's encephalopathy. She had been diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in late 2011 and prescribed thyro…
48y · Male·Dilated cardiomyopathy with contributing factor of acute renal impairment
David Farlech, a 48-year-old man with Down's Syndrome and intellectual disability living in a group home, died from dilated cardiomyopathy with acute renal impairment. He presented with chest, rib cage and abdominal pain…
56y · Male·Recurrent aspiration pneumonia in a man with congenital disability and cognitive…
A 56-year-old man with congenital microcephaly, intellectual disability, dysphagia and recurrent aspiration pneumonia died from aspiration pneumonia whilst receiving palliative care in hospital. He had multiple episodes …
89y · Female·acute renal failure with severe electrolyte disturbance due to sigmoid volvulus …
An 89-year-old woman with severe vascular dementia died from acute renal failure due to sigmoid volvulus while detained under the Mental Health Act. She was admitted to hospital for management of aggressive behaviour sec…
50y · Male·Sepsis of unknown organism in respiratory
Mark Ruth, a 50-year-old NDIS participant with cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, chronic dysphagia, and obstructive sleep apnoea, died from sepsis of unknown respiratory organism. He had experienced declining heal…
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