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Postmortem artefacts in sudden cardiac death: A forensic case report.
Treasa James1, Deep Rattan Mittal2, Akhilesh Pathak1
1Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, Punjab, India.
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|April 8, 2026
Summary
Sudden cardiac death poses forensic challenges. This case highlights how insect-related postmortem artefacts can mimic injuries, emphasizing meticulous autopsy for accurate cause of death determination.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Cardiovascular Pathology
Background:
- Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a significant forensic challenge, often occurring unexpectedly in seemingly healthy individuals.
- Postmortem artefacts can complicate the interpretation of autopsy findings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.
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