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An atypical case of fatal ‘esophageal apoplexy’: post-mortem findings and differential diagnosis.
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International Journal of Legal Medicine . Jun2024, p1-5. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Forensic pathologists need to have comprehensive knowledge of a large variety of causes of sudden natural death. We describe a case of sudden and unexpected death in woman in her sixties due to rupture of a large paraesophageal hematoma. The post-mortem examination and differential diagnosis are discussed. The combined findings of whole-body post-mortem CT imaging (PMCT), targeted PMCT angiography, autopsy, and histology are most in keeping with ‘esophageal apoplexy’; a rare cause of hemorrhage in the esophageal wall. A review of the literature indicates that most cases of esophageal apoplexy are self-limiting and that fatal complications are exceedingly rare. Our case demonstrates that esophageal apoplexy can present as sudden unexpected death. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09379827
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Legal Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178083099
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-024-03280-6