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Applications of forensic anthropology methodology: accuracy of virtual face reproductions performed on the Tenchini collection. 法医人类学方法的应用：对 Tenchini 藏品进行虚拟人脸复制的准确性。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-25 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00839-y

Laura Donato, Douglas H Ubelaker, Luigi Tonino Marsella, Valentina Bugelli, Jessika Camatti, Michele Treglia, Rossana Cecchi

{"title":"Applications of forensic anthropology methodology: accuracy of virtual face reproductions performed on the Tenchini collection.","authors":"Laura Donato, Douglas H Ubelaker, Luigi Tonino Marsella, Valentina Bugelli, Jessika Camatti, Michele Treglia, Rossana Cecchi","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00839-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00839-y","url":null,"abstract":"Facial reproduction validation uses the methodology typical of forensic anthropology to confirm the accuracy of three-dimensional reproductions of faces. Achieving high accuracy in virtual facial reproductions is still under study. In the present paper, the Tenchini collection, which contains wax reproductions of prisoners' faces and their skulls, was used. By creating facial reproductions on skulls from this collection, the result was compared with the real face of the person to whom the skull belongs. The three-dimensional volume of each examined skull of Tenchini collection was acquired via CT scan and photogrammetry. Subsequently, the virtual reproduction of each skull was processed using three-dimensional graphics software (ZBrush, Pixologic®). The morphological comparison parameters used in the field of personal identification by forensic anthropology were used. The blind procedure required the operator to see the mask subsequent to the facial reproduction phase, so that the facial reproduction cannot exploit the information that knowledge of the mask would have produced. The parameters used in the study of facial reproductions have shown discrepancies between the characteristics of the masks and the facial reproductions, partly expected because due to the lack of soft tissue on the skull. However, a high degree of accuracy in the facial reproductions performed due to the applied methodology was documented. The present study allowed us to observe how these parameters can be useful to study the accuracy of facial reproduction and identify what difficulties are encountered in producing a result close to the real appearance.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"203-209"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141096875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A case report of complex suicide in physician: attempt drugs poisoning and adhesive tape asphyxia. 一例复杂的医生自杀报告：企图药物中毒和胶带窒息。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00836-1

Gennaro Baldino, Stefano Vanin, Giorgia Burrascano, Elena Forzese, Alessio Asmundo, Elvira Ventura Spagnolo

{"title":"A case report of complex suicide in physician: attempt drugs poisoning and adhesive tape asphyxia.","authors":"Gennaro Baldino, Stefano Vanin, Giorgia Burrascano, Elena Forzese, Alessio Asmundo, Elvira Ventura Spagnolo","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00836-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00836-1","url":null,"abstract":"Complex suicides are rare occurrences that can be categorized into planned (or primary) cases and unplanned (or secondary) cases. Additionally, individuals often select suicide methods based on their availability and accessibility. The body of a 58-year-old man was discovered deceased inside his medical office. He was found seated on the waiting room sofa, with his airways obstructed by several layers of adhesive tape wrapped around his head. An intravenous needle was observed in his left arm, and on the table in front of him, an empty 50 ml syringe, two empty vials of 10 ml potassium chloride, and an empty 10 mg vial of Valium (diazepam) were found. A roll of adhesive tape, similar to the one around his head, was also present. The autopsy, conducted 36 h after the body's discovery, revealed therapeutic concentrations of diazepam and its metabolite nordiazepam in the blood samples, while potassium chloride was not detected. Integrating forensic findings obtained from autopsy, histology, and other postmortem investigation, including toxicological analysis, can aid in defining suicidal behavior and preventing misinterpretation, particularly in differentiating diagnosis between homicide and suicide. It is crucial to consider circumstantial data and professional knowledge in such cases.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"302-306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Partial amputation due to tongue bite in death-associated with eclampsia. 与子痫有关的舌咬伤导致部分截肢死亡。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-01 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00844-1

Matías Arroyo-Navarrete, Lourdes Gómez-Jiménez, Gabriel M Fonseca

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Prominent black esophagus, Wischnewsky spots, and black duodenum in a fatal hypothermia case with an underlying diabetic ketoacidosis. 在一个伴有糖尿病酮症酸中毒的致命低体温病例中，出现了明显的黑色食管、Wischnewsky斑点和黑色十二指肠。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-13 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00837-0

Shojiro Takasu, Sari Matsumoto, Kimiharu Iwadate

{"title":"Prominent black esophagus, Wischnewsky spots, and black duodenum in a fatal hypothermia case with an underlying diabetic ketoacidosis.","authors":"Shojiro Takasu, Sari Matsumoto, Kimiharu Iwadate","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00837-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00837-0","url":null,"abstract":"Hypothermia can occur in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and these two conditions can exacerbate each other. Fatal hypothermia and DKA have overlapping features and findings such as Wischnewsky spots (WS), black esophagus, basal subnuclear vacuolization in the renal tubule, dehydration, and increased acetone levels. Therefore, it may be challenging to differentiate or clarify the context of these two conditions. Herein, we report a case of a 49-year-old man with type 1 diabetes who was found lying in his house in mid-winter. He experienced cardiopulmonary arrest 10 h after the initial discovery and died at the hospital. On autopsy, florid left cardiac blood was observed. Black discoloration of the distal part of the esophageal mucosa, widespread WS in the gastric mucosa, and black discoloration of the duodenal mucosa were observed. Histologically, neutrophil infiltration in the esophageal mucosa, neutrophil infiltration and bleeding in the gastric mucosa, basal subnuclear vacuolization and Armanni-Ebstein lesion in the renal tubule epithelium in the kidney, and hyalinization of the islets of Langerhans were observed in the pancreas. Blood acetone and β-hydroxybutyrate levels were 538 µg/mL and 8947 µmol/L, respectively. Glycated hemoglobin A1c and glucose levels were 16.2% and 883 mg/dL, respectively, while C-reactive protein level was 3.64 mg/dL. In conclusion, obnubilation due to DKA was assumed to be the underlying cause of hypothermia, and the combination of these two conditions led to the outcome of death. The concurrent presence of these conditions likely contributed to the conspicuous mucosal findings in the upper gastrointestinal tract.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"307-313"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141310490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Forensic significance of VOCs profiling in decayed ante- and post-mortem injuries by GC×GC-TOF/MS. 利用 GC×GC-TOF/MS 分析腐烂的死前和死后伤痕中的挥发性有机化合物的法医学意义。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-13 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00843-2

Damascene Nteziryayo, Jing Wang, Hongyan Qian, Ran An, Gao Baoyao, Hua Liu, Min Liang, Xinshe Liu, Tao Li, Jeannette Uwiragiye, Phazha Joseph

{"title":"Forensic significance of VOCs profiling in decayed ante- and post-mortem injuries by GC×GC-TOF/MS.","authors":"Damascene Nteziryayo, Jing Wang, Hongyan Qian, Ran An, Gao Baoyao, Hua Liu, Min Liang, Xinshe Liu, Tao Li, Jeannette Uwiragiye, Phazha Joseph","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00843-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00843-2","url":null,"abstract":"Accurately identifying and differentiating the types of injuries in decomposed corpses is a major challenge in forensic identification. Forensic investigations involving decomposed cadavers pose challenges in determining the cause of death. Traditional methods often lack conclusive evidence. However, the implementation of advanced analytical techniques, such as comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC × GC-TOF/MS), shows promise in overcoming these limitations, but the potential in this area remains limited. Therefore, this study aims to bridge this gap by exploring the potential of GC × GC-TOF/MS in the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) changes within decaying ante- and post-mortem injuries.The research emphasizes the forensic significance of VOCs changes in decomposed cadavers. We used GC × GC-TOF/MS analysis to identify the specific volatile compounds in putrefied corpse tissue samples from mice. The GC × GC-TOF/MS analysis results showed that under winter conditions, PC1 explained 57.16% of the variance, and PC2 explained 25.23% of the variance; while under summer conditions, PC1 explained 71.89% of the variance, and PC2 explained 24.49% of the variance. This demonstrates the potential of GC × GC-TOF/MS in identifying specific VOCs present in tissue samples that can serve as potential biomarkers for distinguishing between antemortem and postmortem injury. GC × GC-TOF/MS analysis revealed distinct VOC patterns in both conditions. Comprehensive use of GC × GC-TOF/MS analysis enhances accuracy in identifying and characterizing ante- and post-mortem injuries in decomposed cadavers. This study can significantly contribute to the field of forensic medicine and improve the accuracy of forensic investigations.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"138-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141603559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessing the impact of corrosive acids on human bone integrity in forensic context. 评估腐蚀性酸类在法医学背景下对人体骨骼完整性的影响。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00861-0

Priyanka Yadav, Nitin Bishariya, Jasbir Lather, S K Dhattarwal, Neelkamal Sharma, Arun Lohhra

{"title":"Assessing the impact of corrosive acids on human bone integrity in forensic context.","authors":"Priyanka Yadav, Nitin Bishariya, Jasbir Lather, S K Dhattarwal, Neelkamal Sharma, Arun Lohhra","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00861-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00861-0","url":null,"abstract":"Dissolving bodies is a contemporary method of disposing of human remains and has been practiced throughout the years. This research article discussed the impact of readily available corrosive chemicals, such as Hydrochloric acid (HCl), Sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and Expelz™ toilet cleaner, on human bone. Unfortunately, the existing literature on this subject is scarce, with only a few studies conducted on human bones. To address this gap, we conducted an experimental analysis using human sternum bone fragments. These samples were subjected to immersion in different acids, namely HCl and H2SO4, at two concentrations (10% and 37%), and Expelz™ toilet cleaner. This research aims to describe the impact of toilet cleaner, sulphuric acid, and hydrochloric acid on bone tissue deterioration at various time intervals. Further, the morphological alterations weight loss, and cytological analysis of bone tissue residue with various acid concentrations and immersion times (3.5, 9, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72 h) were analyzed. Among the chemicals examined, it is evident that 37% hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4), regardless of refreshment, exhibit the highest reactivity, resulting in the complete decomposition of hard tissue within a few hours. In contrast, the behaviour of 10% H2SO4 reveals a more intricate degradation process characterized by fluctuations in weight loss. These distinct reactivity profiles under different conditions are crucial in understanding the potential for rapid weight loss, signifying high reactivity and more gradual weight loss, indicating a faster decomposition rate. Notably, refreshment of the solution enhanced the reactivity of both HCl and H2SO4.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"42-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142016889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Classification of 3D shoe prints using the PointNet architecture: proof of concept investigation of binary classification of nike and adidas outsoles. 使用 PointNet 架构对 3D 鞋印进行分类：耐克和阿迪达斯大底二元分类的概念验证研究。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-05 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00877-6

Ramazan Oğuz, Hakkı Halil Babacan, Faruk Aşıcıoğlu, Hüseyin Üvet

{"title":"Classification of 3D shoe prints using the PointNet architecture: proof of concept investigation of binary classification of nike and adidas outsoles.","authors":"Ramazan Oğuz, Hakkı Halil Babacan, Faruk Aşıcıoğlu, Hüseyin Üvet","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00877-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00877-6","url":null,"abstract":"Shoe prints are one of the most common types of evidence found at crime scenes, second only to fingerprints. However, studies involving modern approaches such as machine learning and deep learning for the detection and analysis of shoe prints are quite limited in this field. With advancements in technology, positive results have recently emerged for the detection of 2D shoe prints. However, few studies focusing on 3D shoe prints. This study aims to use deep learning methods, specifically the PointNet architecture, for binary classification applications of 3D shoe prints, utilizing two different shoe brands. A 3D dataset created from 160 pairs of shoes was employed for this research. This dataset comprises 797 images from the Adidas brand and 2445 images from the Nike brand. The dataset used in the study includes worn shoe prints. According to the results obtained, the training phase achieved an accuracy of 96%, and the validation phase achieved an accuracy of 93%. These study results are highly positive and indicate promising potential for classifying 3D shoe prints. This study is described as the first classification study conducted using a deep learning method specifically on 3D shoe prints. It provides proof of concept that deep learning research can be conducted on 3D shoeprints. While the developed binary classification of these 3D shoeprints may not fully meet current forensic needs, it will serve as a source of motivation for future research and for the creation of 3D datasets intended for forensic purposes.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"219-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142132342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The death of Rasputin-A forensic evaluation. 拉斯普京之死--法医评估。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-22 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00793-9

Roger W Byard

{"title":"The death of Rasputin-A forensic evaluation.","authors":"Roger W Byard","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00793-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00793-9","url":null,"abstract":"Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, a confidant of Tsar Nicholas and his wife, was murdered by Prince Yussupov and his co-conspirators in the cellar of the prince's Moika Palace in St Petersburg, Russia, on the evening of December 30th, 1916 (December 17th in the Russian calendar). The narrative of his death is largely based on Prince Yussupov's published memoirs and has Rasputin being poisoned with cyanide, shot, bludgeoned, and finally drowned. A review of the available forensic material, however, shows a photograph with a contact gunshot wound to Rasputin's forehead. This would indicate that he was dead prior to being dropped into the Little Nevka River. His distaste for sweet foods and the absence of poison at autopsy would also suggest that the story of cyanide toxicity was fabricated. Yussupov's description of Purishkevich firing at Rasputin from a distance as he ran across the courtyard in an attempt to escape would also not be consistent with the post mortem photograph. The simplest version of the events would be that Rasputin was executed by a contact gunshot wound to the forehead when he visited the Yussupov Palace. While it appears that the events of that fateful evening have been embellished, it is certainly not uncommon for perpetrators of homicides to provide histories that are later shown to be at odds with the truth. Re-evaluation of historic cases may provide compelling evidence for alternative interpretations to the popular historic record.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"492-501"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11953134/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139930679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Retrospective evaluation of neonates with fatal congenital lung malformation: A single center 15-year forensic autopsy experience. 对患有致命先天性肺畸形的新生儿进行回顾性评估：单中心 15 年法医尸检经验。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00853-0

Tingting Wang, Yishu Liu, Yadong Guo, Changquan Zhang, Jifeng Cai

{"title":"Retrospective evaluation of neonates with fatal congenital lung malformation: A single center 15-year forensic autopsy experience.","authors":"Tingting Wang, Yishu Liu, Yadong Guo, Changquan Zhang, Jifeng Cai","doi":"10.1007/s12024-024-00853-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12024-024-00853-0","url":null,"abstract":"Congenital lung malformation (CLM) is a leading cause of infant mortality. Clinical methods for diagnosing CLM mainly rely on computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, and Doppler. However, forensic identification of the cause of death in neonates is challenging. Unequivocal classification criteria for CLM are missing as its forensic identification is ambiguous. Therefore, we aimed to analyze neonatal death cases at our center to assist in identifying those with congenital lung malformation. This retrospective study identified and classified the causes of deaths of neonates autopsied between January 2008 and April 2023. All cases born alive and died within 28 days with a clear time of death were selected, and forensic experts reviewed their records. The manner, cause of death, and other characteristics were noted and discussed. This retrospective study reveals a steady increase in autopsy cases from 2008 to 2015, attributed to improved parental consent, heightened awareness of autopsy importance, and enhanced medical resources. However, a subsequent decline post-2015 is observed, potentially influenced by advancements in medical technology and prenatal examination protocols. The top causes of neonatal mortality include respiratory diseases, asphyxia, congenital dysplasia, and fetal distress. Congenital lung malformations, particularly bronchopulmonary malformations, constitute a significant portion of congenital anomalies. This study underscores the importance of standardized autopsies and histopathological examinations in diagnosing and understanding CLM. Future research should focus on expanding case collections and elucidating the genetic basis of CLM to improve forensic management and outcomes.","PeriodicalId":12449,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"183-192"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141431673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sudden cardiac death due to an obstructive large right atrial myxoma. 阻塞性巨大右心房肌瘤导致心脏猝死。

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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00817-4

Joshua Nelson, David Waters, Lorenzo Gitto

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