Citation

Missliwetz J, Mortinger H. Beitr. Gerichtl. Med. 1992; 50: 319-323.

Vernacular Title

Tod durch Hypoglykamie nach Hungerzustand--Pathophysiologie versus Morphologie.

Affiliation

Institut für gerichtliche Medizin, Universität Wien.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Verlag Franz Deuticke)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1489344

Abstract

We describe a 19-year-old mentally retarded man who after severe starvation (criminally induced by his parents) presented with hypoglycemic coma and eventually experienced death. Biochemical findings and pathophysiology of starvation are discussed. The cause of death was hypoglycemia in combination with terminal infection. The importance of structural-functional conclusions and considerations for determination of the manner and cause of death is demonstrated.

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