Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to assess pattern of lung diseases in medicolegal autopsies. Materials & Methods: 74 lung autopsy samples were preserved in 10% formalin. All the histological sections were stained with Haematoxylin & Eosin stain and mounted. Results: In 12 cases, lung found to be normal, in 40 there was diseased lung and in 22 there were lysed lung tissues. The histological findings were changes in interstitium in 13, congestion and oedema in 17, inflammation in 20, meconium aspiration syndrome in 7, acute respiratory distress syndrome in 3, emphysematous changes in 1 and hyaline membrane disease in 1cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Lung histopathology found to be changes in interstitium, congestion and oedema and inflammation. Key words: Autopsy, Histopathology, Lung.