Histopathologic Findings in Autopsies of Heart, Liver and Kidneys with special reference to Interesting and Incidental Findings

Dr. Abhishek A. Verma; Dr. Ravi Murmu

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Histopathologic Findings in Autopsies of Heart, Liver and Kidneys with special reference to Interesting and Incidental Findings

Dr. Abhishek A. Verma, Dr. Ravi Murmu

Abstract :

Introduction – Histopathological finding in autopsy cases are often unexpected as the patient may not be aware of disease condition throughout life. Aim and Objectives – The aim of the study was to determine various histopathological findings unrelated to the cause of death Material and methods – the retrospective study of 2 years was conducted in department of Pathology, RIMS, Ranchi and spectrum of histopathological findings unrelated to the cause of death were noted. Result – 141 autopsy cases were conducted during a period of two years from January 2017 to December 2018, out of which 99 cases had abnormal findings. Liver, being an important organ had maximum incidental findings followed by atherosclerosis. Conclusion – Incidental findings in autopsy cases are not uncommon. Autopsy examination helps in identifying underlying disease conditions unrelated to the cause of death.