Knight's Forensic Pathology

Knight’s Forensic Pathology has become a standard reference book worldwide. The unambiguous style, practical orientation, and an approach based strictly on scientific evidence together with the experience of the authors have contributed to this success. A cautious and self-critical interpretation of autopsy findings is required for a correct diagnosis, and these findings become the cornerstone for investigating unexplained fatalities. Whenever possible, macroscopic evaluation should be complemented by visiting the scene of death, pre-autoptic imaging, biochemical and toxicological analyses as well as histological examinations.

This latest edition represents a comprehensive revision, incorporating cutting-edge research and contemporary scientific literature in the field. The text has been significantly enriched with an extensive collection of new full-colour photographic documentation, primarily sourced from recent forensic autopsies conducted at the prestigious Freiburg Institute of Forensic Medicine. The commitment to case-based learning is maintained by presenting meticulously documented cases that highlight crucial morphological findings—an approach that remains invaluable in developing the forensic pathologist's critical diagnostic acumen and observational expertise.

Reviews of the previous edition.

"This remains one of the most important books in this field of pathology. It is comprehensive and well written. The images and drawings are carefully chosen and nicely depict common and uncommon problems encountered in forensic pathology. This book is highly recommended for everyone who performs medicolegal autopsies and should be in all pathology and general hospital libraries."
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“This book is, and will remain for some time, the international benchmark for general forensic pathology and should be on the shelves of every forensic department and library. It is a joy to read and never fails to yield pertinent information and details on cases, conditions and issues” - Roger W. Byard, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, Springer

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Knight's Forensic Pathology

Knight’s Forensic Pathology has become a standard reference book worldwide. The unambiguous style, practical orientation, and an approach based strictly on scientific evidence together with the experience of the authors have contributed to this success. A cautious and self-critical interpretation of autopsy findings is required for a correct diagnosis, and these findings become the cornerstone for investigating unexplained fatalities. Whenever possible, macroscopic evaluation should be complemented by visiting the scene of death, pre-autoptic imaging, biochemical and toxicological analyses as well as histological examinations.

This latest edition represents a comprehensive revision, incorporating cutting-edge research and contemporary scientific literature in the field. The text has been significantly enriched with an extensive collection of new full-colour photographic documentation, primarily sourced from recent forensic autopsies conducted at the prestigious Freiburg Institute of Forensic Medicine. The commitment to case-based learning is maintained by presenting meticulously documented cases that highlight crucial morphological findings—an approach that remains invaluable in developing the forensic pathologist's critical diagnostic acumen and observational expertise.

Reviews of the previous edition.

"This remains one of the most important books in this field of pathology. It is comprehensive and well written. The images and drawings are carefully chosen and nicely depict common and uncommon problems encountered in forensic pathology. This book is highly recommended for everyone who performs medicolegal autopsies and should be in all pathology and general hospital libraries."
Doody's Book Review Service

“This book is, and will remain for some time, the international benchmark for general forensic pathology and should be on the shelves of every forensic department and library. It is a joy to read and never fails to yield pertinent information and details on cases, conditions and issues” - Roger W. Byard, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, Springer

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Knight’s Forensic Pathology has become a standard reference book worldwide. The unambiguous style, practical orientation, and an approach based strictly on scientific evidence together with the experience of the authors have contributed to this success. A cautious and self-critical interpretation of autopsy findings is required for a correct diagnosis, and these findings become the cornerstone for investigating unexplained fatalities. Whenever possible, macroscopic evaluation should be complemented by visiting the scene of death, pre-autoptic imaging, biochemical and toxicological analyses as well as histological examinations.

This latest edition represents a comprehensive revision, incorporating cutting-edge research and contemporary scientific literature in the field. The text has been significantly enriched with an extensive collection of new full-colour photographic documentation, primarily sourced from recent forensic autopsies conducted at the prestigious Freiburg Institute of Forensic Medicine. The commitment to case-based learning is maintained by presenting meticulously documented cases that highlight crucial morphological findings—an approach that remains invaluable in developing the forensic pathologist's critical diagnostic acumen and observational expertise.

Reviews of the previous edition.

"This remains one of the most important books in this field of pathology. It is comprehensive and well written. The images and drawings are carefully chosen and nicely depict common and uncommon problems encountered in forensic pathology. This book is highly recommended for everyone who performs medicolegal autopsies and should be in all pathology and general hospital libraries."
Doody's Book Review Service

“This book is, and will remain for some time, the international benchmark for general forensic pathology and should be on the shelves of every forensic department and library. It is a joy to read and never fails to yield pertinent information and details on cases, conditions and issues” - Roger W. Byard, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, Springer


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781040439647
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication date: 12/26/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 682
File size: 65 MB
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About the Author

Professor Stefan Pollak, Dr. med. (Vienna, Austria), Dr. h. c. mult., Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina; Honorary Member of the Hungarian, Romanian and German Society of Legal Medicine and the Finnish Association in Forensic Medicine; Past President of the German Society of Legal Medicine

Professor Pekka Saukko Dr. med. (Vienna, Austria), DMSc, Dr. h.c., FFFLM (Hon), FBAFM (Hon) Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland; Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina; Honorary Member of the Hungarian Society of Legal Medicine, Royal Belgian Society of Legal Medicine, German Society of Legal Medicine, Japanese Society of Legal Medicine and Finnish Association in Forensic Medicine

Professor Bernard Knight CBE MD, BCh, MRCP, FRCPath, FHKCPath, DMJ (Path), FRSM, FFFMRCP, LLD (Hon), DM (Hon), DSc (Hon), PhD (Hon), DPhMed (Hon), Barrister of Gray's Inn, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales; Honorary Member of the Royal Belgian Academy of Medicine, Hungarian Society of Legal Medicine, Finnish Association in Forensic Medicine, German Society of Legal Medicine, and Medico-Legal Society of China

Table of Contents

1. The Forensic Autopsy

2. The Pathophysiology of Death

3. Identification of Human Remains

4. The Pathology of Wounds

5. Head and Spinal Injuries

6. Chest and Abdominal Injuries

7. Self-Inflicted Injury

8. Gunshot and Explosion Deaths

9. Transportation Injuries

10. Deaths in Custody

11. Burns and Scalds

12. Fatalities from Electrocution and Lightning

13. Complications of Injury

14. Suffocation and ‘Asphyxia’

15. Fatal Pressure on the Neck

16. Immersion Deaths

17. Neglect, Starvation and Hypothermia

18. Deaths Associated with Sexual Offences

19. Deaths Associated with Pregnancy

20. Child Homicide

21. Sudden Death in Infancy

22. Fatal Child Abuse

23. Deaths Associated with Surgical Procedures

24. Dysbaric Fatalities and Barotrauma

25. The Pathology of Sudden Death from Natural Causes

26. Forensic Dentistry in Legal Medicine

27. Poisoning and the Forensic Pathologist

28. Forensic Aspects of Alcohol

29. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

30. Poisoning by Agricultural Chemicals

31. Poisoning by Medicines

32. Death from Illicit Drugs

33. Corrosive and Metallic Poisoning

34. Deaths from Organic Solvents

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