Postmortem biochemical investigation results in situations of fatal mechanical compression of the neck region

The thyroid and parathyroid glands are cervical endocrine glands responsible for metabolism-related functions. Like all endocrine organs, they are characterized by lack of ducts and secretion discharge directly into the bloodstream [1].

Source: Legal Medicine - November 6, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Cristian Palmiere, Camilla Tettamanti, Maria Pia Scarpelli, Guillaume Rousseau, Coraline Egger, Massimo Bongiovanni Source Type: research