The Autopsy -- Final Report

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1. Reflecting the calvarium reveals the presence of a 1,200 gram brain which is of the normal external configuration and vascularity. Hematopoietic System Central Nervous System Genitourinary System Endocrine System

2. The pancreas, adrenals and thyroid are unremarkable. The pituitary is grossly unremarkable. Respiratory System Musculoskeletal System Cardiovascular System Endocrine System

3. The appendix is not noted. The stomach contains approximately 100 ml of mucoid brown/tan to green material within which identifiable food particles are seen, with no medications noted. Gastrointestinal System Skeletal System Cardiovascular System Hematopoietic System

4. The papillae, calyces, pelves, ureters and bladder are unremarkable. The uterus is absent and the ovaries and adnexa are not noted. Genitourinary System Musculoskeletal System Cardiovascular System Hematopoietic System

5. The 1,080 gram liver has a smooth and glistening capsule and the parenchyma is unremarkable and free of focal lesions. The hepatic capsule is smooth, glistening and unremarkable. The gallbladder is absent. Gastrointestinal System Endocrine System Genitourinary System Hematopoietic System

6. The 273 gram heart has a smooth and glistening epicardial surface which is covered by a normal pericardial sac. The coronary arteries are unremarkable and free of evidence of significant atherosclerotic stenosis. Musculoskeletal System Cardiovascular System Hematopoietic System Endocrine System

7. The 73 gram spleen has a smooth capsule and the parenchyma is unremarkable. The bone marrow is unremarkable. Hematopoietic System Endocrine System Gastrointestinal System Respiratory System

8. Sections of decalcified lymph nodes show noncaseating granulomata consistent in appearance with sarcoidosis. Endocrine System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Hematopoietic System

9. The larynx, trachea and main stem bronchi are unremarkable along their external surfaces with the exception of numerous hilar calcified granulomata. No evidence of extravasated blood is noted among the neck organs. Gastrointestinal System Endocrine System Hematopoietic System Respiratory System

10. The testes are unremarkable and free of evidence of peritesticular or testicular parenchymal extravasated blood. Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Hematopoietic System Genitourinary System