Excipient Lung Disease- An Under recognized Cause of Sudden Death in Young Adults: An Autopsy Case Series
Authors/Creators
- 1. Associate Professor of Pathology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 2. Assistant Professor of Pathology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 3. Associate Professor of Pathology, Government Villupuram Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Description
Aim and Objectives: Sudden death in young adults can occur due to many reasons including myocardial infarction, Arrythmias, Myocarditis, Pulmonary embolism etc. Excipient lung disease is an under recognized cause of sudden death in young adults which is characterized by multiple granulomas around the pulmonary vessels in intravenous drug abusers especially who misuse crushed oral tablets for intravenous injection. This study describes the pathological features of excipient lung disease and the importance of postmortem assessment to know the exact cause of death.
Abstract (English)
Aim and Objectives: Sudden death in young adults can occur due to many reasons including myocardial infarction, Arrythmias, Myocarditis, Pulmonary embolism etc. Excipient lung disease is an under recognized cause of sudden death in young adults which is characterized by multiple granulomas around the pulmonary vessels in intravenous drug abusers especially who misuse crushed oral tablets for intravenous injection. This study describes the pathological features of excipient lung disease and the importance of postmortem assessment to know the exact cause of death.
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Dates
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2023-02-26
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