Miliary Tuberculosis: an Accidental Finding at Autopsy

Background: Forensic pathologists often encounter various disease conditions at autopsy which would not have been diagnosed ante-mortem and they often explain poor clinical outcomes in some patient.Case Report: The following is a case report of a 55-years old female who died of complications of degloving injury to the right lower limb.Conclusion: Miliary Tuberculosis was an accidental finding at autopsy and thus explained the deteriorating condition of patient and failure to respond to the treatment

Oesophageal Leiomyoma: an Incidental Autopsy Finding in a Neglected Elderly Individual

Background: Elderly abuse is a prevalent entity in the Indian society. Apart from physical and verbal abuse, neglect is very commonly seen in families with disputes. Neglect as a form of elderly abuse rarely comes to light as many people are not forthcoming to disclose these aspects due to social stigma associated with it.Case Report: Here is a case of an elderly male who committed suicide to end his misery of unresolving dysphagia as stated in his death note.Conclusion: An oesophageal leiomyoma was incidental finding at autopsy which explained the symptoms mentioned in his death note which drove him to desperation to end his life