Intoxications
Intoxications Mary Ripple Juan C. Troncoso Ana Rubio Barry Levine One of the basic principles of toxicology is that any substance can be toxic in the appropriate concentration. Exposure to…
New Applications of Postmortem Neuroradiology in the Forensic Investigation of Death
New Applications of Postmortem Neuroradiology in the Forensic Investigation of Death Barry Daly Robert Morales Modern neuroimaging, especially computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), has revolutionized practice and…
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases Juan C. Troncoso Olga Pletnikova In this chapter, we provide a practical approach for the assessment of neurodegenerative disease in a forensic institution. The forensic neuropathologist is frequently…
Artifacts and Mimickers
Artifacts and Mimickers Juan C. Troncoso Artifacts are common occurrences in the examination of autopsy brains as a result of postmortem putrefaction and autolysis and the removal, handling, and fixation…
Infections of the Central Nervous System
Infections of the Central Nervous System Ana Rubio This chapter reviews infectious diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) as seen in forensic neuropathology. Worldwide, few areas of pathology present…
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Elder Abuse and Neglect Ana Rubio Mistreatment of the elderly occurs in all societies, but the scope and manifestations are determined by social and cultural circumstances. In Western societies, the…
Diseases of Myelin
Diseases of Myelin Juan C. Troncoso White matter owes its color to the abundance of myelin, a complex lipoprotein that covers and insulates axons. Myelin is produced by oligodendrocytes in…
Ophthalmic Pathologic Findings in Infantile Traumatic Brain Injury
Ophthalmic Pathologic Findings in Infantile Traumatic Brain Injury Douglas J. Cameron Vaughn M. Emerson Autopsy examination of the eyes is essential in cases of documented or suspected head injury in…
Neuropathology of Brain Trauma in Infants and Children
Neuropathology of Brain Trauma in Infants and Children L. J. Dragovic This chapter focuses on the pathology of brain trauma in infants and children, with particular emphasis on the concepts…
Sudden Death of Central Nervous System Origin in Adults
Sudden Death of Central Nervous System Origin in Adults Ana Rubio Sudden death constitutes one of the most frequent scenarios in the routine forensic pathology practice, and the neuropathologist may…
