A retrospective study of pattern of organs involved in natural deaths at autopsy—role of histopathology as ancillary tool

The deaths due to natural cause involving organ system like cardiovascular, respiratory or central nervous system either as a single system or with combination of several systems have increased in younger age group individuals with the increase in risk factors such as smoking, consumption of alcohol, stress, food habits and sedentary life style. The determination of the common organs involved will provide valuable data in the diagnosis and treatment of the condition at an early stage and also to focus more on the vulnerable group. The current study is a retrospective analysis of gross and histopathology features of organs contributing for natural death that were autopsied at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore. Where the incidence was more among the age group of 40 to 60 years with male predominance, Heart is the most common organ involved both in gross and microscopy. The histopathological examination also had a major contribution as ancillary tool in concluding the cause of death.