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Primary Cerebral Neoplasms as a Cause of Sudden, Unexpected Death

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Forensic Pathology Reviews

Part of the book series: Forensic Pathology Reviews ((FPR,volume 2))

Abstract

This chapter deals with primary intracranial neoplasms as a cause of sudden, unexpected death, giving an overview of our current understanding of both clinical and pathological features of these tumors. A review of the literature and this author’s autopsy files shows that the incidence of sudden death as a result of primary intracranial neoplasms has declined over the last decades. Additionally, a proposal for a guideline for cases of sudden, unexpected death that are presumed to have an intracranial cause is presented.

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    Jakob Matschke MD

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    Michael Tsokos MD

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Matschke, J. (2005). Primary Cerebral Neoplasms as a Cause of Sudden, Unexpected Death. In: Tsokos, M. (eds) Forensic Pathology Reviews. Forensic Pathology Reviews, vol 2. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-872-2:045

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