Abstract

MARTINEZ ALCAZAR, H.; SUBIRANA DOMENECH, M.; MANSILLA LEGORBURO, MJ.  and  CASTELLA GARCIA, J.. Differential diagnosis of species during a recovery of two brains. Is it easy? Is a gross examination enough?. Cuad. med. forense [online]. 2016, vol.22, n.1-2, pp.26-29. ISSN 1988-611X.

At a recovery of viscera, we need to know the differences between human or another animal origin. We are presenting an unusual case where two brains were found into a burger bar toilet. Considering brain’s weight, a differential diagnosis between the brain of a newborn, a baby less than 6 months old, and an animal brain was made. The initial diagnosis was that both were animal brains, probably from a cow, and this hypothesis was later confirmed by laboratory analysis. Gross examination and the hasty conclusion that it is not human are insufficient when dealing with a brain in bad state. In this case the diagnosis must be highly accurate and thoroughly justified. Even experienced pathologists or veterinarians are cautious about these diagnosis.

Keywords : Crime scene recovery; Animal brain; Forensic pathology.

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