Author/Authors :
Suares ، Sh نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore, India , , S-Shetty ، S نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore, India , , Mathias ، M نويسنده Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore, India , , Shetty ، M نويسنده Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore, India ,
Abstract :
Background: Elderly abuse is a prevalent entity in the Indian society. Apart from physical and verbal abuse, neglect is very commonly seen in families with disputes. Neglect as a form of elderly abuse rarely comes to light as many people are not forthcoming to disclose these aspects due to social stigma associated with it.
Case Report: Here is a case of an elderly male who committed suicide to end his misery of unresolving dysphagia as stated in his death note.
Conclusion: An oesophageal leiomyoma was incidental finding at autopsy which explained the symptoms mentioned in his death note which drove him to desperation to end his life.
