An Autopsy Case of Posterior Pharyngeal Abscesses Caused by Periodontal Bacteria

A woman in her seventies living alone was found dead on the floor of room. blue-green swelling from right cheek to anterior neck and an autopsy performed. The revealed subcutaneous abscesses neck, posterior pharyngeal abscesses, mediastinal pleuritis, pericarditis. cause death diagnosed as sepsis due a retropharyngeal abscess caused by extensive severe periodontitis. presence dentist at allowed for rapid diagnosis periodontal disease, which septic shock. Therefore, participation forensic is important not only personal identification but also death.