Sudden death and hydatid cyst: A medicolegal study

Jomâa, Sami Ben; Salem, Nidhal Haj; Hmila, Imen; Saadi, Said; Aissaoui, Abir; Belhadj, Meriem; Chadly, Ali

doi:10.1016/j.legalmed.2019.07.001

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“…Echinococcosis typically goes unnoticed for many years, but occasionally, it manifests itself at autopsy as a sudden, unexpected death brought on by an undiagnosed hydatid cyst (9). According to Ben Jomaa et al (8), hydatid cysts were reportedly found in 0.33% (n=26) of the 7808 autopsy cases, and only 15 of these 26 instances had hydatid cysts as a contributing factor to mortality (12 anaphylaxis, 1 hydatid pulmonary embolism, 1 cardiac arrhythmia, and 1 hemothorax). The main causes of death are either complications of hepatic and pulmonary echinococcosis or cardiac hydatid cyst disease.…”

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“…It is highly likely that micro ruptures have occurred in an unruptured cyst if its contents mix with blood and move to the lung. Especially, when no other cause of death can be noticed, it is suggested that CE plays a part in the etiology and is acknowledged as the mechanism of death (8).…”

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“…It is reported that the incidence of sudden death due to hydatid cyst is around 1.1-1.3% (6,7). It is difficult to explain the involvement of a hydatid cyst in the death mechanism, particularly if it is seen intact and discovered at autopsy (8).…”

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Echinococcosis generally remains asymptomatic for many years, but it can also be fatal if complications like cyst rupture or superinfection occur. It is highly uncommon for a macroscopically non-ruptured cyst to cause death, and its exact mechanism is unknown. In the literature, there are several cases with identical characteristics diagnosed by autopsy. This autopsy case has illustrated the death due to a micro ruptured hydatid cyst. The deceased's lung underwent microscopic inspection, and it revealed broad intraalveolar hemorrhage, edema, severe hyperemia, neutrophil stasis in the interstitial capillary lumens, and a large number of parasites in the capillary lumen. Anaphylaxis against cyst contents that leaked into the bloodstream from liver cysts and non-thrombotic pulmonary embolization were shown to be the causes of mortality. In countries where echinococcosis is endemic, echinococcosis should be considered in all cases of anaphylaxis and sudden death.

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Mikrorüptüre Kist Hidatik Kaynaklı Pulmoner Parazitik Embolizasyon: Bir Otopsi Olgusu

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“…İnsanlarda genellikle uzun zaman bir belirti vermese de yerleştiği organa bağlı olarak zamanla belirtiler ortaya çıkabilir. Kan veya komşuluk yoluyla yayılabilir, büyük kistlerin ani yırtılması sonucu anafilaksi gelişebilir ve ölümle sonuçlanabilir 3 .…”

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“…The main pathological process is atherosclerosis or atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. The incidence of ischemic heart disease most often begins in middle age, but the effects of the disease process, including sudden death, are not uncommon in the younger age groups [3][4] . Coronary artery disease is responsible for approximately 70% of sudden deaths, and 50% of them have no known clinical symptoms.…”

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Coronary Artery Stenosis in Victims of Sudden Death on Medicolegal Autopsy and its Incidence Rate

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Murad²,

Naeem³

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Coronary artery stenosis and the resulting ischemia of the heart is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Along with worldwide research on the subject, research is being carried out on the subject in the Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Men are most affected. More morbidity occurs in the last decades of life. However, in some cases, the younger age group is also involved. This is also seen on the top page with higher education and urban settlements. Smoking and alcohol are the main risk factors. This often affects entrepreneurs and service owners. Cardiologists and treating physicians, as well as the general public, need lifestyle changes to consider early treatment and avoid unwanted complications. Aim: This study was conducted to investigate atherosclerotic events in the coronary arteries of sudden death victims. Methods: Research material consisting of 82 randomly selected cases from a total of 980 autopsies carried out due to sudden death in the period from May 2020 to January 2021 at the Forensic Medicine Department of Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan and Islamic International Medical Collage, Rawalpindi. Information on the date, time and place of death, etc. obtained from the investigating police officer or from accompanying family members. 2. Clear cardiovascular diseases and events and current records were obtained from relatives or family members and accompanying police officers. 3. Sociodemographic data was obtained from relatives of the victim. The autopsy and histopathological findings were recorded. The cause of death was determined and the collected data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: The incidence of coronary stenosis was found in 47 out of 82 cases. In this study, the highest number of cases was recorded in the age groups 17 and 14, and 61-70 and 51-60 years, respectively. Men outnumbered 39 cases and females 8 cases. The youngest participant was a 24-year-old man and the oldest was a 78-year-old woman. Conclusion: The study showed an unexpectedly high incidence of coronary stenosis in this region. Although the incidence is higher in men than in women, it is alarming for both sexes. Cardiologists and treating physicians, as well as the general public, need to change their lifestyle, consider early treatment, avoid unwanted complications, and raise awareness about the disease. Key words: Coronary artery stenosis, Men, Smoking and Alcohol, Businessmen

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Sudden death and hydatid cyst: A medicolegal study

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Mikrorüptüre Kist Hidatik Kaynaklı Pulmoner Parazitik Embolizasyon: Bir Otopsi Olgusu

Mikrorüptüre Kist Hidatik Kaynaklı Pulmoner Parazitik Embolizasyon: Bir Otopsi Olgusu

Türkiye’de İnsanlarda Kistik Ekinokokkoz

Coronary Artery Stenosis in Victims of Sudden Death on Medicolegal Autopsy and its Incidence Rate

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