Question #115 (1/10/2025)

National Association of Medical Examiners
Educational Activities Committee

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Submitted by Dr. Benjamin J. Soriano (Assistant Medical Examiner) and Dr. Lorenzo Gitto, MD (Assistant Medical Examiner, Research Director) at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Submitted by Dr. Benjamin J. Soriano (Assistant Medical Examiner) and Dr. Lorenzo Gitto, MD (Assistant Medical Examiner, Research Director) at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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* 1. A male was found unresponsive following a probable fall. On external examination, no evidence of severe trauma was observed. Histologic sections taken during internal examination revealed the microscopic findings shown in the photos.

The subject most likely:

Had a history of chronic ethanolism

Was in the late stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection

Had a recent liposuction procedure

Was a construction worker in the in the American Midwest