Preliminary Autopsy Report: Nasef Ibrahim, 63-Year-Old Iraqi Male, Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq (Natural) (0007-04-CID259-80133)

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Detainee, Nasef Jasem Ibrahim, died while in U.S. custody at Abu Ghraib prison. Mr. Ibraham, died of natural causes (Cardiac Tamponade as a result of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease). Mr. Ibraham was brought unconscious to one of the guard stations at Camp Ganci at the prison by his relatives. Once there the MP called for medics found Mr. Abraham was non-responsive and unconscious. They checked for vital signs with negative results and the prisoner was turning blue from the nipples up; pupils were fixed and dilated; no brachial or carotid pulse was detected. CPR was not initiated. The autopsy did not find any signs of trauma, bruising or other wounds.

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ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY
Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner
1413 Research Blvd., Bldg. 102
Rockville, MD 20850
1-800-944-7912

PRELIMINARY AUTOPSY REPORT

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Name: Autopsy No.: ME04-12 SSAN: NA AFIP No.: Pending Date of Birth: 1 JAN 1941 Rank: Status Unknown Date of Death: 8 JAN 2004 Place of Death: Abu Ghraib, Iraq Date of Autopsy: 11 JAN 2004 Place of Autopsy: BIAP Mortuary, Date of Report: 11 JAN 2004 Baghdad, Iraq
Circumstances of Death: Iraqi detainee died while in U.S. custody.
Authorization for Autopsy: Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, IAW 10 USC 1471
Identification: Identification by accompanying paperwork and wristband, both of which include a photograph and identification number 'b)(8)-4
CAUSE OF DEATH: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Resulting in Cardiac Tamponade
MANNER OF DEATH: Natural
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These findings are preliminary, and subject to modification pending further investigation and laboratory testing.
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PRELIMINARY AUTOPSY DIAGNOSES:
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AAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

A. Hemopericardium (650-milliliters)
B. Rupture of the anterior wall of the left ventricle
C. Acute myocardial infarction
D. Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, focally severe
E. Arterionephrosclerosis

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Mild atherosclerosis of the aorta
ILPPleural and Pulmonary Adhesions

III. Enlarged, Nodular Prostate Gland
IV. Toxicology Pending
CDR, MC, USN, DMO/FS Chief Deputy Medical Examiner
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Autopsy No.: N1E04-12
SSAN: /A
AFIP No.: 2909183
Date of Birth: 1 JAN 1941
Rank: Status Unknown
Date of Death: 8 JAN 2004 Place of Death: Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Date of Autopsy: 11 JAN 2004

Place of Autopsy: BIAP Mortuary,
Date of Report: 18 FEB 2004
Baghdad, Iraq
Circumstances of Death: Iraqi detainee died while in U.S. custody.
Authorization for Autopsy: Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, IAW 10
USC 1471
Identification: Identification by accompanying paperwork and wristband, both of which include a photograph and identification number r)(6)4
CAUSE OF DEATH: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Resulting in Cardiac
Tamponade
MANNER OF DEATH: Natural
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FINAL AUTOPSY DIAGNOSES:
I.AAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
A. Hemopericardium
B. Rupture of the anterior wall of the left ventricle
C. Acute myocardial infarction
D. Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, focally severe
E. Arterionephrosclerosis
F. Mild atherosclerosis of the aorta
II.PPleural and Pulmonary Adhesions
Enlarged, Nodular Prostate Gland

IV.PToxicology is negative for ethanol, cyanide, and drugs of abuse
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EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
The remains are received clad in a long brown outer garment, a blue vest, a white
undershirt, khaki colored pants (outer), a white, pajama type pants. An identification
bracelet that includes the decedent's name, photograph, and detainee number is on the
left wrist.

The body is that of a well-developed, well-nourished appearing, 67-inches, 180-pounds (estimated) male, whose appearance is consistent with the reported age of 63-years. Lividity is posterior and fixed, except in areas exposed to pressure. Marked facial congestion is present. Rigor is passing. The body temperature is that of the refrigeration unit.
The scalp is covered with gray-black hair with male pattern balding. The corneae are moderately opaque. The irides are hazel and the pupils are round and equal in diameter. The external auditory canals are free of abnormal secretions and foreign material. The earlobes are creased. The nose and maxillae are palpably stable. The teeth are natural and in poor condition, with several teeth partially or totally missing. Facial hair consists of a gray beard and mustache.
The neck is mobile and the trachea is midline. The chest is symmetric. The abdomen is protuberant. The genitalia are those of a normal adult, circumcised, male. The testes are descended and free of masses. Pubic hair is present in a normal distribution. The buttocks and anus are unremarkable.
The upper and lower extremities are symmetric and without clubbing or edema. Severe dry dermatitis involves both feet. The fingernails are intact. A Y2-inch acrochordon is on the posterior right thigh. A I 1/2-inch scar is on the posterior right forearm. No tattoos or other significant identifying marks are present.
MEDICAL INTERVENTION There is no evidence of medical intervention on the body at the time o f the autopsy.
EVIDENCE OF INJURY There is no evidence of significant recent injury noted at the autopsy.
INTERNAL EXAMINATION HEAD: The brain weighs 1450-grams. There is no epidural, subdural, or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Coronal sections demonstrate sharp demarcation between white and gray matter, without mass or contusive injury. The ventricles are of normal size. The basal ganglia, brainstem, cerebellum, and arterial systems are free of abnormalities. There are no skull fractures. No evidence of non-traumatic disease processes is noted.
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NECK:
The thyroid cartilage and hyoid bone are intact. The larynx is lined by intact white
mucosa. The thyroid gland is slightly enlarged, symmetric, and red-brown, without
cystic or nodular change. The tongue is free of bite marks, hemorrhage, or other injuries.

BODY CAVITIES:
The ribs, sternum, and vertebral bodies are visibly and palpably intact. There is no
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural or peritoneal cavity. Scattered adhesions
involve both lungs and the chest wall. The organs occupy their usual anatomic positions.
The thickness of the subcutaneous adipose tissue over the abdomen is 1 1/4-inches.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
The right and left lungs weigh 850 and 620-grams, respectively. The external surfaces
are deep red-purple with marked andulacotic mottling. The pulmonary parenchyma is
diffusely congested and edematous, without significant emphysematous changes. No
mass lesions or areas of consolidation are present. The pulmonary arteries are
unremarkable.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: The 410-gram heart is contained in an intact pericardial sac. There are 650-milliliters of clotted blood in the pericardial sac. The epicardial surface is smooth, with minimal fat investment. A 1-centimeter in length, slit-like, irregular defect goes through the entire thickness of the anterior wall of the left ventricle, near the interventricular septum. A rim of hemorrhage surrounds this defect. The coronary arteries are present in a normal distribution, with a right-dominant pattern. Cross sections of the vessels show near complete occlusion of the mid portion of the left anterior descending coronary artery by atherosclerosis. The other coronary arteries have only mild atherosclerotic narrowing, up to 20%. The myocardium has patchy fibrosis. The valve leaflets are thin and mobile. The walls of the left and right ventricles are 1.3 and 0.4-centimeters thick, respectively. The interventricular septum is 1.4-centimeters thick. The endocardium is smooth. The aorta gives rise to three intact and patent arch vessels and has mild atherosclerosis. The renal and mesenteric vessels are unremarkable.
LIVER & BILIARY SYSTEM:
The 1640-gram liver has an intact, smooth capsule and a sharp anterior border. The
parenchyma is tan-brown and congested, with the usual lobular architecture. No mass
lesions or other abnormalities are seen. The gallbladder contains I2-milliliters of green-
black bile and no stones. The mucosal surface is green and velvety. The extrahepatic
biliary tree is patent.

SPLEEN:
The 320-gram spleen has a smooth, intact, red-purple capsule. The parenchyma is
slightly soft, maroon and congested.

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PANCREAS:
The pancreas is and yellow-tau, with the usual lobular architecture and changes of early
autolysis. No mass lesions or other abnormalities are seen.

ADRENAL GLANDS:
The right and left adrenal glands are symmetric, with yellow cortices, gray medullae, and
autolytic changes. No masses or areas of hemorrhage are identified.

GENITOURINARY SYSTEM:
The right and left kidneys weigh 190 and 175-grams, respectively. The external surfaces
are intact with numerous pits, scars, and the characteristic "flea bitten" appearance

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associated with poorly controlled hypertension. A 4-centimeter simple cyst is within the
cortex of the right kidney. The cut surfaces are red-tan and congested, with blunted
corticomedullary junctions. The pelves are unremarkable and the ureters are normal in
course and caliber. White bladder mucosa overlies an intact bladder wall. The urinary
bladder contains 50-milliliters of dark yellow urine. The prostate gland is moderately
enlarged, with lobular, yellow-tan parenchyma. The seminal vesicles are unremarkable.
The testes are free of mass lesions, contusions, or other abnormalities.

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT:
The esophagus is intact and lined by smooth, grey-white mucosa. The stomach contains
approximately 40-milliliters of dark tan fluid and partially digested food. The gastric
wall is intact. The duodenum, loops of small bowel, and colon are unremarkable. The
appendix is present.

MUSCULOSKELETAL:
No non-traumatic abnormalities of muscle or bone are identified.

ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
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Documentary photographs are taken by OAFIVIE photographer PH3
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Specimens retained for toxicologic testing and/or DNA identification are: vitreous fluid, cavity blood, bile, spleen, liver, lung, brain, kidney, urine, gastric contents, and psoas muscle


The dissected organs are forwarded with body


Personal effects and clothing are released to the mortuary personnel

MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION Selected portions of organs are retained in formalin, without preparation of histologic slides.
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This 63-year-old male, A, died as a result of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease resulting in cardiac tampona • e. The autopsy revealed hemopericardium, with a rupture of the free wall of the left ventricle and focally severe atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. Toxicologic studies were negative for ethanol, cyanide, and drugs of abuse. The manner of death is natural.
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AFIP-CME-T PATIENT IDENTIFICATION AFIP Accessions Number Sequence
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OFFICE OF THE ARMED FORCES MEDICAL EXAMINER ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATFIOLOGY SSAN:AAutopsy: ME04-012 WASHINGTON, DC 20306-6000
Toxicology Accession #: 040164 Report Date: APRIL 6, 2004
CONSULTATION REPORT ON CONTRIBUTOR MATERIAL
AMENDED REPORT

AFIP DIAGNOSISAREPORT OF TOXICOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
Condition of Specimens: GOOD
Date of Incident: 1/8/2004ADate Received: 1/15/2004

VOLATILES: The CAVITY BLOOD AND VITREOUS FLUID were examined for the presence of ethanol at a cutoff of 20 ing/dL. No ethanol was detected.
CYANIDE: There was no cyanide detected in the blood. The limit of quantitation for cyanide is 0.25 mg/L. Normal blood cyanide concentrations are less than 0.15 mg/L. Lethal concentrations of cyanide are greater than 3 mg/L.
DRUGS: The BLOOD was screened for amphetamine, antidepressants, antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, dextromethorphan, lidocaine, narcotic analgesics, opiates, phencyclidine, phenothiazines, sympathomimetic amines and verapamil by gas chromatography, color test or immunoassay. The following drugs were detected:
None were found.
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