Case Study#12

Case #12

Based on the information provided, the issue most likely lies within the nervous system. The only way the urinary system, eyes, and cardiovascular system could fail based on the same ailment would be some failure of the spinal cord or some ailment affecting his nerves.

Case overview:

CNS: brain, meninges, associated vessels normal: may disprove what I initially thought

ES: fine, as I had assumed

RS: there were many infarctions on the lungs, emphysematous changes indicate that perhaps there was poor oxygen flow through the body

CS: much calcification (leaflets of aortic valve, left coronary artery, pulmonary artery) blocking blood flow

GI: venous congestion-consistent with the ailments of the other systems blocking blood flow. Bile production and distribution off, as shown by gallstones and irregular liver.

GUS: prostate and bladder potentially obstructed by hyperplasia and trabeculation. Infection and sodium imbalances can occur with these types of obstructions.

MS: signs point to a damaging fall on the right side of body

General: oedema, more evidence of insufficient blood flow

Cause of Death:

1) Pulmonary oedema: a consistent theme seems to be the blockage of veins and arteries, and the issues with the urinary system could stem from sodium imbalances which could cause oedema and swelling

2) Correct Pulmonary embolus: the issues with ankle swelling and blocked veins in multiple systems. could be attributed to this.

Case 13

Prediction: The initial overview of this case certainly suggests a lethal ailment of the liver or kidneys. From earlier failed liver function tests to the renal failure that eventually killed him, the evidence provided points to one of these two being the major factor in his death. The issue is which caused the other.

Case Overview:

CNS: odema (flattening and broadening of gyri) and swelling of brain

RS: severe oedema in alveolar spaces, suggesting left ventricular failure

CVS: atheroma...