Article type :
Case Report
Author :
Mohammed Ziyauddin G Saiyed, Sneha Samir Babaria, C. B. Jani, Mohammed Ziyauddin G Saiyed, Sneha Samir Babaria, C. B. Jani
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Abstract :
Sudden death in young individuals, though uncommon, is a profoundly distressing occurrence, with cardiovascular disorders being the leading causes. Cases of individuals brought dead often prompt inquiries into possible causes. We present the case of an 18-year-old male laborer with a background of chronic alcohol use and drug abuse. Autopsy revealed significant acute and chronic cardiac pathology, including mural thrombi and mitral valve stenosis, which was ultimately attributed as the cause of death due to heart failure. In forensic practice, careful evaluation for cardiac lesions—especially mitral stenosis and intracardiac thrombi—is essential in young adult deaths. Detailed gross and histopathological examination during autopsy is critical for establishing the definitive cause.
Keyword :
Mitral valve stenosis; Thrombus; Rheumatic heart disease.