Spectrum of lung pathology in medicolegal autopsies at rural teaching hospital
A two-year study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15794857 |
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| Authors | Apurva Kale (Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, corresponding author), Rashim Passi (Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, corresponding author), Ravindra Karle (Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, corresponding author), Ravindra R Karle |
| Year | 2022 |
| Pages | 1854-11859 |
| Publication date | 2022-07-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Health Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2550-696X • E-ISSN: 2550-6978 |
| Publisher | Universidad Tecnica de Manabi (PUBLISHER • EC) |
| DOI | 10.53730/ijhs.v6ns5.11094 |
| OpenAlex | W4296082218 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
Background: Lungs are the major organs involved by a number of infectious, inflammatory and occupational hazards. They are also involved secondarily by all forms of terminal events like cardiovascular events. Autopsy is a part of pathology that serves as an important tool to identify the cause and manner of death and to learn about methods to prevent them. Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted on the autopsy specimens received in the department of pathology from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021. Gross findings were noted at the time of autopsy and the specimen was subjected to routine histopathological processing and hematoxylin and eosin staining. Histopathological findings were noted. Results: Out of total 78 cases, 30.17% shows Congestion and oedema, 24.65% shows Pneumonia. 10.95% and 8.21% shows interstitial changes in the form of interstitial pneumonia or mononuclear interstitial infiltrate and Diffuse alveolar damage respectively, 6.84% shows emphysematous changes and 5.84% shows chronic passive venous congestion. 4.1% cases shows findings of tuberculosis and only 1 case was of lung abscess, metastatic papillary renal cell carcinoma and fibrin thrombi each. Highest number of cases (32) belonged to 16-30 age group. Least number of cases (2) were from >75 age group
Autopsy · Cause of death · Diffuse alveolar damage · Disease · Forensic Pathology · Gross examination · H&E stain · Lung · Pathology · Pneumonia · Staining · Surgical pathology · Tuberculosis · Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes · Medicine · Internal Medicine
| Highly cited | No |
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