Journal Published Online: 01 July 1974
Volume 19, Issue 3

Asymmetrical Hypertrophy of the Heart: Two Sudden Deaths in Adolescents

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Since Teare's report of the first eight cases describing the pathologic features of asymmetrical hypertrophy of the heart [1], there have been few subsequent documentations of this condition in the forensic literature [2]. This seems rather surprising, since most of these deaths are in the sudden and unexpected category and should be candidates for proper medicolegal investigation. Misdiagnosis, certification without autopsy, and lack of documenting isolated cases are probably equally responsible for this phenomenon.

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Sturner, WQ
Dallas County, Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Texas
Spruill, FG
Dallas County, Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Texas
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ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10212J