Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Articles in this Issue
The Silent Choke: A Fatal Case of Cafe Coronary Unveiled
Imagine someone enjoying a meal, perhaps a bit too much to drink, when suddenly they go silent, stand up, and then inexplicably collapse. This is the classic presentation of a cafe coronary, a conditi...
A Histopathological Study of Pulmonary Changes in Pediatric and Adult Medico-legal Autopsies at a Tertiary Care Centre: A 5-year Audit
Background: Lungs are incidentally involved in nearly all terminal deathevents and are frequently studied during postmortem examination. Histopathological lung examination helps us to understand disea...
Broken Piece of Ceramic Cup Causing Fatal Accidental Cut Throat Injury in a Child: A Rare and Tragic Case Report
Accidental cut throat injuries are common usually in home or workplace. However, accidental cut throat injuries leading to death have been of rare occurrence in forensic literature. In present case,v...
Profile of Head Injury Cases Reported in Western India: An Autopsy Study
Introduction: Head injuries, especially those resulting fromroad trafc accidents (RTAs), are a signicant public health concern in India, particularly amongtheyoung population. This autopsy-based stu...
Knowledge and Awareness of Medical Certificate of Cause of Death in Medical Undergraduate Students at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Background: The Medical Certificate of Cause of Death is not just a legal formalitybut the backbone of accurate public health surveillance and policy, yet error rates as high as 50–60% threaten the in...
COX-2 and Ki-67 in Breast Cancer: A New Perspective on Tumor Pathology and Progression
Background: Breast cancer is a formidable health issue, necessitating continuous research for improved prognostic and therapeutic strategies. Cycloxygenase-2 (COX-2) is linked to aggressive breast can...
The Role of Transformative Research in Forensic Medicine: Advancing the Understanding of Cause, Manner, and Time Since Death
Forensic medicine plays a critical role in medico-legal investigations, particularly in determining the cause, manner, and time since death (TSD). In recent years, transformative research driven by in...
Study of Incidence and Severity of Coronary Artery Stenosis at Autopsy
Backgrounds: The occurrence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) has been continuously rising globally. Identication of modiable risk factors may help reduce theincidence of sudden cardiac death. Aims: Thi...