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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Neonatal Autopsy

Background:

  • Meconium is typically black-green and slimy, representing the first intestinal content of newborns.
  • Yellow meconium is a rare variant with potential forensic significance, particularly for assessing live birth and postnatal feeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the phenomenon of yellow meconium in forensic neonatal autopsies.
  • To review existing literature on yellow meconium and its forensic implications.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of two newborn autopsies exhibiting yellow meconium.
  • Literature review of historical and current forensic texts regarding meconium variations.

Main Results:

  • Two cases of yellow meconium were identified during neonatal autopsies.
  • Current forensic literature lacks detailed information on yellow meconium and its interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Yellow meconium is a rare finding that warrants further investigation in forensic contexts.
  • Understanding variations in meconium appearance is crucial for accurate forensic assessment of newborns.