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Temporal bone histopathologic findings in drowning victims.

R D Robbins1, H K Sekhar, V Siverls

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, New York University Medical Center, NY 10016.

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Histopathologic analysis of temporal bones from drowning victims revealed periosteal epithelium thickening. Middle ear hemorrhage in intact tympanic membranes suggests a drowning indicator.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Temporal bone analysis is crucial in forensic investigations.
  • Understanding histopathologic changes aids in determining cause of death.

Observation:

  • Evaluated five human temporal bones from drowning victims.
  • Observed periosteal epithelium thickening, particularly on the otic capsule's surgical dome.
  • Noted middle ear cavity hemorrhage in four cases.

Findings:

  • Periosteal epithelium thickening occurred in all cases.
  • Middle ear hemorrhage was present in 4/5 cases.
  • The fifth case showed cholesteatoma and a ruptured tympanic membrane without hemorrhage.

Implications:

  • An intact tympanic membrane may be necessary for negative middle ear pressure, leading to hemorrhage.

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  • Middle ear bleeding in intact tympanic membranes is proposed as an indicator of drowning.
  • This research contributes to forensic evidence interpretation in drowning cases.