Diagnostic Methods in Forensic Pathology: Autoptic Findings and Immunohistochemical Study in Cases of Sudden Death Due to a Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle

Diagnostic Methods in Forensic Pathology: Autoptic Findings and Immunohistochemical Study in Cases of Sudden Death Due to a Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle

The colloid cyst is a non-malignant tumor growth made of a gelatinous material covered by a membrane of epithelial tissue. It is usually located posterior to the foramen of Monro, in the anterior aspect of the third ventricle of the brain. Due to its location, it can cause obstructive hydrocephalus,...

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Main Authors: Angelo Montana, Francesco Paolo Busardò, Giovanni Tossetta, Gaia Goteri, Pasqualina Castaldo, Giuseppe Basile, Giulia Bambagiotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
colloid cyst
sudden death
neurogenic stunned myocardium (NSM)
immunohistochemical investigations
autopsy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/1/100

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