Research Article

Diffuse Alveolar Damage of the Lungs in Forensic Autopsies: Assessment of Histopathological Stages and Causes of Death

Table 2

Causes of death and diffuse alveolar damage (DAD) phase distribution.

Causes of deathTotal cases  
(%)
Exudative phaseProliferative phase

Fire20 (30)164
Physical trauma21 (31)156
Postoperative complication3 (4)21
Traffic accident5 (7)32
Occupational accident2 (3)20
Drug intoxication2 (3)11
Firearm 3 (4)21
Mushroom poisoning1 (1)10
Corrosive substance intake1 (1)10
Sepsis3 (4)31
Sharp trauma 1 (1)10
Alcohol intoxication 1 (1)10
Morphine poisoning1 (1)10
Pesticide intake1 (1)10
Unidentified1 (1)10