Case report reveals that subtle brain tissue discoloration aids in diagnosing fatal gaseous exposure, highlighting the forensic value of cerebral postmortem findings.
Subtle color changes in the brain during autopsy may provide valuable clues toward the cause of death. Although often overlooked, these findings—when interpreted in conjunction with history and circumstantial evidence—can significantly aid forensic diagnosis. We report two deaths due to gaseous exposure in which discoloration of brain tissue provided an important clue in determining the cause of death.
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