1Director Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, University College of Medical Sciences, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
2Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, University College of Medical Sciences, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
3Senior Demonstrator, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, University College of Medical Sciences, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
*Corresponding Author, Satish Kr Verma, Email: vermasatish2003@gmail.com, Mobile No.: +91-9810389827
Online Published on 15 February, 2023.
In the tropical countries about 5 % of the population infected with amoebiasis suffers from hepatic complications. However, in present era sudden deaths due to rupture of amebic liver abscess are rare in occurrence.
Atwenty-two years old man under trial was lodged in jail in stable condition. After 12 days of lodging there he died suddenly. Amagisterial inquest was conducted as the case was of death in custody. The forensic autopsy on the body revealed rupture of a large amebic abscess in the peritoneal cavity was the primary cause of death.
Sudden deaths from spontaneous rupture of amoebic liver abscess are fairly uncommon. We report a novel case of fatal spontaneous amoebic liver abscess rupture while in judicial custody. The case initially presented with vague complaints and the proper diagnosis and treatment were missed. Such preventable deaths could be avoided by careful clinical examination followed by proper investigations and timely treatment.
Sudden death, Liver abscess, Custody death
