Laura Filograna MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Lorenzo Bonomo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael J. Thali MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purposes of this exhibit are: 1. To discuss the challenging forensic diagnosis of pericardial tamponade in presence of the autopsy evidence of hemopericardium. 2. To illustrate post-mortem imaging findings of pericardial tamponade due to hemopericardium 3. To assess the possibility of using post-mortem imaging evidence for the assessment of the post-mortem diagnosis of pericardial tamponade due to hemopericardium.    

1. Discussion about the bases and challenges of forensic diagnosis of pericardial tamponade 2. Illustration of post-mortem imaging (CT and MR) of hemopericardium 3. Review of post-mortem CT signs of pericardial tamponade 4. Discussion about the value of post-mortem imaging in the assessment of the post-mortem diagnosis of pericardial tamponade due to hemopericardium 5. Summary  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14017162/14017162_qjlc.pdf

Filograna, L, Bonomo, L, Thali, M, Post-mortem Imaging Findings in Deaths Due to Pericardial Tamponade Caused by  Hemopericardium: How to use Post-mortem Imaging Evidence for the Assessment of a Critical Forensic Diagnosis.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14017162.html