22 results for “internal autopsy”
20y · Male·massive basal subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by a blow to the head
…inical lesson is that neuropathologists reviewing this case noted the absence of aneurysmal dilatation on autopsy, which is unusual in spontaneous aneurysm rupture. The original pathologist may have misinterpreted the f…
34y · Male·hypovolaemic shock due to stab wound to the neck
…. Adams stabbed him with a 35 cm kitchen knife, causing a 6.2 cm oblique anterior neck wound with copious internal and external bleeding. Jones collapsed approximately 30 metres away and died at the scene. Toxicological …
33y · Male·cerebral hypoxia due to compression of the neck (suspension)
Leim Matthew Benson, 33, died from cerebral hypoxia due to neck compression by suspension on 4 April 2007. He died 3 days after being found hanging from a residential balcony on 1 April 2007 following an argument with hi…
1y · Female·Chest injuries
Angela Bannister, aged 22 months, died from extensive chest injuries sustained overnight in her mother's care. On 18 July 2008, she had a minor head injury and alleged dog bite at a shopping centre. When examined at hosp…
44y · Male·undetermined; possibly multiple internal injuries from collision, acute myocardi…
…g truck. He was ejected from the vehicle and despite extensive CPR from bystanders, died at the scene. No autopsy was performed due to cultural objections upheld by the court. Toxicology revealed methamphetamine, amphet…
48y · Male·Undetermined
…endence Unit provided minimal monitoring despite prescribed doses increasing fourfold over 2.5 years. The autopsy was seriously deficient, performed by a general practitioner insufficiently trained in complex cases, wit…
1y · Male·Blunt force abdominal trauma; laceration of spleen with intra-abdominal haemorrh…
…rce abdominal trauma with a splenic laceration on 13 January 2019. He had multiple injuries documented at autopsy including rib fractures, extensive bruising, and patterned burns consistent with inflicted injuries susta…
90y · Female·Renal failure secondary to gentamicin therapy for urinary tract infection (sepsi…
…aedics after-hours, based on an estimated weight of 45kg. The appropriate dose should have been 80-120mg; autopsy revealed she weighed only 35kg, making the dose even more excessive. No gentamicin dosing calculator was …
73y · Female·coronary atherosclerosis
…er 8 days. She was transferred to coronary care as stable but deteriorated with cardiorespiratory arrest. Autopsy revealed coronary atherosclerosis as primary cause with contributing anterior abdominal wall haematoma re…
50y · Male·Multiple pulmonary thromboemboli due to deep vein thrombosis following pharyngea…
…ient suffered undetected hypoxia overnight, leading to respiratory arrest and subsequent thromboembolism. Autopsy revealed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia as a contributing factor. Had CPAP been used or continuous puls…
36y · Male·massive multiple traumatic injuries, including transection of the trunk of the b…
…rom possible carbon monoxide inhalation and/or head trauma was not excluded as a contributing factor. The autopsy found no significant carbon monoxide poisoning. The coroner identified systemic issues: inadequate invest…
25y · Female·ruptured splenic artery aneurysm with haemorrhage and internal blood loss
…tery aneurysm. The diagnosis was only suspected when she was in extremis and could not be confirmed until autopsy. Key clinical lessons: (1) ruptured splenic artery aneurysm must be considered in pregnant women with sud…
51y · Male·blunt trauma of the chest sustained in a motor vehicle crash; hypovolemic shock …
…g normal at a morning GP appointment, he was observed driving erratically approximately 45 minutes later. Autopsy revealed therapeutic and toxic levels of diazepam, tramadol, oxazepam, olanzapine, and THC. The coroner f…
47y · Female·Traumatic closed head injury likely sustained in a fall from standing
…ia, and severe alcoholism, died from a traumatic closed head injury sustained in a fall from standing. At autopsy, blood alcohol concentration was 0.23% (4.5 times the legal driving limit), causing significant impairmen…
0y · Male·subdural haemorrhage due to blunt force trauma to the head
…nfant, died from a subdural haemorrhage caused by blunt force trauma to the head inflicted by his mother. Autopsy revealed bilateral subdural haemorrhage, brain tears, and rib fractures sustained over preceding weeks. T…
42y · Female·Unascertained; possibly mixed drug toxicity (heroin and methylamphetamine) or sm…
…n within 12 hours of death; toxicology showed potentially fatal levels of morphine and methylamphetamine. Autopsy identified facial injuries suggesting assault, but insufficient evidence to definitively establish a perp…
62y · Male·Intraoperative haemorrhage due to metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (su…
… surgery for a renal tumour initially diagnosed as benign anastomosing haemangioma on biopsy but found at autopsy to be metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The decision to operate was reasonable based on availab…
0y · Male·undetermined; possible drug effect, hypoxia, or asphyxia; methylamphetamine expo…
…t, died on 6 February 2003 while co-sleeping with his mother. The cause of death remained undetermined at autopsy, though heavy, congested internal organs suggested possible drug effect, hypoxia, or asphyxia. Methylamph…
41y · Male·Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
Rohan Grindrod, a 41-year-old man with acquired brain injury and epilepsy following a 2007 motor vehicle accident, died of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) at his home on 16-17 November 2011. He had a Personal…
23y · Male·compression of the neck, secondary to coronary arteriosclerosis
…nd subjected to physical pressure on his back. Intravenous psychiatric medications were administered. The autopsy found fatal internal injuries to the neck from broad application of force. The coroner made no criminal f…
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