| System | Findings | |--------|----------| | | Heart weight 280 g (within normal limits). No valvular abnormalities, coronary arteries without atherosclerotic plaque. No evidence of myocardial infarction. | | Pulmonary | Lungs (right 430 g, left 380 g) appear congested but no focal hemorrhage, emboli, or infiltrates. No pleural effusion. | | Gastrointestinal | Stomach contents: partially digested food mixed with small amounts of clear fluid. No foreign bodies, ulceration, or perforation. | | Hepatobiliary | Liver weight 1,350 g, surface smooth, no focal lesions. Gallbladder empty, no stones. | | Renal | Kidneys (right 130 g, left 135 g) unremarkable. No cortical necrosis or calculi. | | Central Nervous System | Brain weight 1,350 g, symmetrical gyri, no gross lesions. No subdural or epidural hemorrhage. Ventricular system patent. | | Musculoskeletal | No evidence of trauma to skeletal muscle or bone. | | Other | No intra‑abdominal or thoracic masses. No evidence of infection or inflammation. |
| | Underlying Conditions / Contributing Factors | Manner of Death | |------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------| | Respiratory depression secondary to combined central nervous system depressant effect of sertraline and codeine | Therapeutic use of sertraline; recent ingestion of codeine‑acetaminophen (likely accidental overdose) | Accidental (pending further investigation to confirm intent) | cali jane doe autopsy
Here are the key features and steps involved in a Jane Doe autopsy in California: | System | Findings | |--------|----------| | |