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A coin in the airway

C Rogers1, B Chang, R Shibuya

  • 1Los Angeles County Department of Coroner, California.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A coin was found in the airway of a deceased patient due to traditional Chinese funeral rites. This highlights a rare forensic pathology finding potentially linked to cultural practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Endometrial carcinoma is a common gynecologic malignancy.
  • Traditional Chinese funeral practices involve specific rituals.
  • Forensic pathology examines causes of death and related findings.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old Chinese woman with advanced endometrial carcinoma was discovered post-mortem to have a coin lodged in her air passages.
  • Family interviews revealed the coin was placed in the deceased's mouth as part of traditional funeral customs.

Findings:

  • The presence of a foreign object (a quarter) in the airway of a deceased patient.
  • The coin's placement was attributed to cultural funeral practices, not ante-mortem aspiration.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering cultural practices in forensic investigations.
  • Forensic pathologists may encounter unusual findings related to diverse cultural rituals.
  • Awareness of such practices can aid in accurate interpretation of autopsy findings.

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