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- Fatal haemorrhage from a lower limb varicose vein rupture: two case reportsPublication . Logrado, Diana; Gomes, Catarina; Sardinha, MárioBackground: Chronic venous disease is one of the most prevalent pathologies today. In Portugal, as in other western countries, its prevalence is high, affecting around 35% of the adult population. It is a chronic and progressive condition that, despite generally benign, may course with major complications, like severe bleeding. Case presentation: We present the cases of a 47-year-old man and of an 82-year-old woman, with chronic venous disease and obesity, whose deaths occurred from lower limb varicose vein rupture. The gathered circumstantial information, the presence of large amounts of blood on the bodies’ surfaces and clothes, and malleolus ulcers agree with the fatalities reported in scientific literature. Conclusions : These cases are peculiar, both from a forensic pathology and from a clinical perspective. We want to raise awareness among the medical community about this major complication that is linked with a disease commonly perceived as benign, but that can result in a medical emergency. We also underline the importance of educating patients to this possible outcome
- Bizarre suicide by handsaw: A case reportPublication . Pinheiro, João Emanuel Santos; Coutinho, Eduardo; Logrado, Diana; Abreu, VandaSuicides involving any kind of saw are rare events. The use of handsaws in particular is even more exceptional. Forensic literature indicates that self-inflicted injuries using these instruments are most often found in men, frequently suffering from psychiatric pathologies, and with a history of previous suicidal attempts. Furthermore, the most common locations for such injuries are the head and neck. This paper focuses on the case of a 76-year-old man with a history of psychiatric disease, found dead at home together with a suicide note and a handsaw. Post mortem exam revealed sharp wounds in the anterior face of the neck, with an irregular section of the muscles, thyroid, trachea, and left internal jugular vein. Further satellite wounds were consistent with hesitation injuries. After a thorough investigation of the scene and considering the results of the autopsy as well as other ancillary analysis, the cause of death was determined as traumatic neck injuries and the case classified as a suicide. By reporting this highly unusual case, the authors intend to highlight the complexity associated with diagnosing such occurrences, mainly in determining the mode of death and aim at helping future pathologists when facing similar circumstances.
- Pesquisa de SARS-CoV-2 em cadáveres: experiência da Delegação do Sul do Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal e Ciências ForensesPublication . Logrado, Diana; Inácio, Ana Rita; Amorim, António; Santos, Carlos dos; Cunha, E
- Prevention of COVID-19 transmission from deceased subject: A critical point of viewPublication . Mele, Federica; Santoro, Valeria; Sablone, Sara; Logrado, Diana; Berterame, Caterina; Calvano, Mariagrazia; Leonardelli, Mirko; Macorano, Enrica; Duma, Stefano; Introna, Marina G; Introna, Francesco; De Donno, Antonio