Sudden Death Due to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis :A Case Report and Literature Review

Sudden deaths caused by thyroid disease are rare in forensic pathology practice. Such deceased individuals often lack sufficient medical history to support their condition, and during the identification process, thyroid examination may be overlooked during autopsy. In August of a certain year, a student died at home. After a preliminary on-site investigation, homicide was ruled out. Through autopsy, it was confirmed that the cause of death was sudden death due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis.This case serves as a reminder that in some sudden death cases, especially those without relevant medical history before death, attention should be paid to thyroid examination, including histopathological examination, to avoid missed detection.