Case report of spontaneous coronary artery dissection as a cause of death

We present an autopsy case of a rare and often undiagnosed cause of sudden cardiac death in young women - spontaneous coronary artery dissection. This is a challenging diagnosis at post-mortem and an autopsy pathologist should be aware of its macroscopic and microscopic features.

Source: Diagnostic Histopathology - May 4, 2024 Category: Pathology Authors: Stella Garvie, Ian SD Roberts Tags: Short case Source Type: research