Postmortem pancreatic autolysis as a histological marker of early postmortem interval: a forensic autopsy study in a tropical setting

Forensic Science International Synergy 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sunon Sripirom, Vichan Peonim, Wisarn Worasuwannarak
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100659
Cited by: 2
References: 10

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate postmortem pancreatic autolysis as a histological marker of the early postmortem interval (PMI) in routine forensic autopsy, with particular emphasis on regional differences within the pancreas and application in a tropical setting. Methods: We studied 30 forensic autopsy cases with known PMI

Fields of Study & Subjects

Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies Paleopathology and ancient diseases Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Forensic Science International Synergy
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
12
Pages
100659–100659
Publication date
13 January 2026
Language
EN