The purpose of this exhibit is to describe the expected physiological post-mortem changes in the fetus and children using different imaging modalities. These post-mortem changes are affected by a variety of antemortem and postmortem factors, amongst all, the age of the fetus or child, the organ system in question, and the extent of fluid shifts and tissue changes are the most crucial and help to guide the imaging modality of choice in post-mortem period. It is imperative to understand organ-system-specific post-mortem changes for satisfactory reporting of post-mortem imaging in children. When in doubt, a review of perimortem clinical details and a correlation with antemortem/antenatal imaging findings may assist in reaching the final diagnosis. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Gupta Neetika, Snyder Elizabeth, Victoria Teresa, Arthurs Owen, Miller Elka

Keywords: Postmortem Imaging, Physiological changes, Expected changes