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Plain-language guides on private autopsies, exhumation, cause of death, and forensic pathology — written for Texas families, attorneys, and county officials.
May 21, 2026
What Does An Exhumed Body Look Like: Pathologist Explains
What does an exhumed body look like - Discover what does an exhumed body look like. A forensic pathologist details decomposition, influencing factors, & what
May 20, 2026
Where Do Pathologists Work? Discover Their Roles
Learn where do pathologists work, from hospitals to labs. A Texas forensic pathologist offers guidance on private or second-opinion autopsies.
May 19, 2026
Suicide or Accident? What a Forensic Exam Reveals
A death can be ruled accident or suicide, and the distinction rests on evidence. How a forensic examination separates the two, and what families can ask.
May 18, 2026
Genetic Testing After Death A Guide for Families
We explain genetic testing after death (molecular autopsy) in Texas, covering the process, costs, and implications for surviving relatives.
May 17, 2026
Mole Biopsy Results: Understanding Your Mole Biopsy
Anxious about mole biopsy results? A pathologist explains what benign, atypical, and melanoma mean on your report, and when a second opinion is wise.
May 16, 2026
Skin Lesion Biopsy Results: A Pathologist's Guide
A pathologist explains how to read your skin lesion biopsy results, what diagnoses like BCC or melanoma mean, and what questions to ask your doctor.
May 15, 2026
Pap Smear Not Enough Cells What It Means and Next Steps
Received a 'pap smear not enough cells' result? Understand what an unsatisfactory Pap test means, why it happens, and what your follow-up steps are.
May 14, 2026
Cavitating Mass in Lung Explained by a Pathologist
A forensic pathologist explains a cavitating mass in lung, its causes (cancer, infection), and its meaning in a cause of death investigation or private autopsy.
May 11, 2026
A Guide to Forensic Pathology Labs in Texas
Explore forensic pathology labs with a Texas-based expert. Understand private autopsies, cause of death investigations, and how to find answers.
May 10, 2026
Can You Eat a Stink Bug? A Pathologist's View
Can you eat a stink bug? A forensic pathologist explains the health risks, toxicology, and what happens if you or a child accidentally ingests one.
May 9, 2026
A Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team Explained
Learn what a Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) is, its mission, and how it responds to mass fatality events from a forensic pathologist.
May 8, 2026
What Does a Pap Smear Look For? A Clear Guide
Wondering what does a Pap smear look for? This guide explains the screening for cervical cancer, HPV, and cell changes, plus what your results really mean.