Injuries and deaths from lightning

J Clin Pathol. 2021 May;74(5):279-284. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-206492. Epub 2020 Aug 12.

Abstract

This paper reviews recent academic research into the pathology of trauma of lightning. Lightning may injure or kill in a variety of different ways. Aimed at the trainee, or practicing pathologist, this paper provides a clinicopathological approach.

Keywords: death; education; forensic pathology; morphological and microscopic findings.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autopsy
  • Cause of Death
  • Forensic Pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lightning Injuries / mortality*
  • Lightning Injuries / pathology*
  • Lightning Injuries / therapy
  • Prognosis