A 34-year-old woman collapsed at her desk. Standard autopsy cited "myocarditis." However, an review revealed perivascular inflammation around ovarian vessels and positive anti-desmoglein antibodies on skin biopsy, leading to a corrected diagnosis of Pemphigus vulgaris with cardiac involvement —a rare but treatable autoimmune condition with genetic implications for her daughters.
to determine the cause and manner of death. High-quality (or "extra quality") autopsy procedures are critical for clinical quality control, as they can identify previously unrecognized diseases in nearly 10% of cases Understanding the Procedure External Examination
The ability to zoom from a wide view of a surgical incision down to the cellular level of a tissue sample without losing sharpness.