Pattern of histo pathological changes of liver in poisoning

Increasing trend of poisoning in rural as well as urban set up for committing suicides must drive attention of law enforcing agencies to restrict its use and providing better methods for pest control. One of the organs suffered by such poisoning is liver, which is studied in detail in this study with special reference to histopathological finding. Out of total 140 autopsies 78 cases revealed histopathological finding in liver which varies with treatment, duration of survival, death autopsy interval. This may be helpful to conclude cause of death in obscure autopsies or even at each poisoning autopsy where opinion is reserved till viscera report is available. This may cut short time required for court proceeding, insurance claims based on these opinions.