Abstract

Objectives: To study the histopathological findings in MLC and autopsy cases. Material and Methods: This study was undertaken in department of Pathology, Dr SCGMC, Nanded for a period of year Jan 2017 to Dec 2017 to determine the histopathological findings in MLC and autopsy cases. Results: Out of 220 cases, 200 cases were studied, in which 85.5% of cases were of lungs, 73% kidney, 68% heart, 67.5% liver, 59% spleen and 47.5% brain. Conclusion: The most common organ involved is lung in which the most common Pathology observed is pulmonary oedema. Autopsy examination of the organs and histology helps to arrive at the final cause of death.

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