Abstract
A case of death due to lightning is discussed in reference to autopsy findings that revealed damage to the tongue, pharynx, larynx, sclera and oesophagus for the first time. The damage described in the present paper must be considered when there is direct lightning strike on the face.
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MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Edema / pathology
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Esophagus / injuries
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Esophagus / pathology
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Face
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Forensic Pathology
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Humans
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Larynx / injuries
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Larynx / pathology
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Lightning Injuries / pathology*
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Male
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Pharynx / injuries
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Pharynx / pathology
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Purpura / pathology
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Respiratory Mucosa / injuries
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Respiratory Mucosa / pathology
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Sclera / injuries
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Sclera / pathology
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Tongue / injuries
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Tongue / pathology