Adequate photographic documentation of important autopsy findings, both positive and negative, is vital for serving as a record of the pathologist's examination, as well as for a tool in the courtroom, for consultations, or for educational endeavors. Examination of the eye, especially the retina, is an important part of the investigation of suspicious infant deaths; however, obtaining good photographs can be difficult due to many factors. The method described herein allows for the development of a cost-effective, technically simple, and mobile way to take outstanding photographs of the retina.
GillJ.R., AndrewT., GillilandM.G.F.. National Association of Medical Examiners position paper: recommendations for the postmortem assessment of suspected head trauma in infants and young children.Acad Forensic Pathol.2014 Jun; 4(2): 206–13.
2.
GillilandM.G., LevinA.V., EnzenauerR.W.. Guidelines for postmortem protocol for ocular investigation of sudden unexplained infant death and suspected physical child abuse.Am J Forensic Med Pathol.2007 Dec; 28(4): 323–9.
3.
BhardwajG., JacobsM.B., MoranK.T., TanK.Terson syndrome with ipsilateral severe hemorrhagic retinopathy in a 7-month-old child.J AAPOS.2010 Oct; 14(5): 441–3.
GayleM.O., KissoonN., HeredR.W., Harwood-NussA.Retinal hemorrhage in the young child: a review of etiology, predisposed conditions, and clinical implications.J Emerg Med.1995 Mar-Apr; 13(2): 233–9.
6.
LevinA.V.Retinal hemorrhages: advances in understanding.Pediatr Clin North Am.2009 Apr; 56(2): 333–44.
