Importance of the study of the vitreous body for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis post-mortem. About a case

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus usually begins with ketoacidosis, one of its complications that can lead to death quickly. This condition may go unnoticed, requiring medical and legal autopsy. Among the samples of major interest in the autopsy is the vitreous humor, which is used for detection of glucose l...