title: Fatal anaphylaxis from hymenoptera stings.
abstract: Venomous insect stings are a cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The sting reactions are unpredictable and vary among individuals. A case of fatal insect sting in an elderly female is presented to discuss the associated challenges during necropsy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India kanchant@aiimsjodhpur.edu.in.
authors.forename: Tanuj
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kanchan
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine, Nepal Medical College Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal.
authors.forename: Alok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Atreya
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
authors.forename: Raghvendra Singh
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Shekhawat
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006927:Hymenoptera / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Insects; anaphylaxis; autopsy; medico-legal investigations; stings