I. Histopathological (microscopic) examination
-when ?
• cases of death without macroscopic changes during autopsy (negative autopsy)
• cases of death with macroscopic changes during autopsy
death of:
children
infants newborns foetuses
-What ? Brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, spleen, pancreas If necessary:
Alimentary Tract; endocrine glands; reproductive system, lymphoreticular system, hemopoetic system.