Amyand's hernia in forensic autopsy: case report and review of the literature.

The presence of vermiform appendix in inguinal hernia is rare and is known as Amyand's hernia. Reported case was 73 years old man admitted to the hospital with chest pain who dead soon after admittance in the emergency department of the university hospital. In the macroscopic autopsy investigation, after opening the hernial sac, the vermiform appendix and caecum were detected free, without adhesions in the hernial sac. Death was reported due to acute myocardial infarction. Investigation of this rare entity in forensic autopsy is important for scientific classification, description and also correct pre-postoperative management and appropriate surgery.