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An approach to industrial post mortems
Author(s) -
Attanoos Richard L,
Gibbs Allen R
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
histopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.626
H-Index - 124
eISSN - 1365-2559
pISSN - 0309-0167
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2008.03174.x
Subject(s) - inquest , pneumoconiosis , asbestos , autopsy , medicine , silicosis , forensic engineering , environmental health , pathology , intensive care medicine , engineering , political science , law , metallurgy , materials science
Industrial‐related deaths represent a specialized aspect of autopsy practice. The purpose of this review is to assist the pathologist in the handling of such deaths. The diseases associated with the three most significant mineral dusts (asbestos, coal and silica) are described, together with a selection of less well‐known mineral dust diseases. This review addresses the complex issues of ascribing disease to industrial exposures and the role of mineral analysis. The authors discuss the common medical legal issues that are encountered at post mortem and at inquest deposition.