Kazan medical journalKazan medical journal0368-48142587-9359Eco-Vector4738610.17816/kazmj47386Research ArticleSpleen ruptures in forensicsNebolyubovV. P.info@eco-vector.com10041902242252401910202019102020Copyright © 2020, Nebolyubov V.P.2020<p>The closest cause of death that occurs shortly after an injury, in terms of its properties, is, as it is known, concussion, shock or hemorrhage. In the event of a significant injury, accompanied by clear and sharp marks, and a greater disruption of the integrity of parts of the body, death usually occurs from external or internal bleeding. For those around the deceased, and for the doctor, such cases do not pose a problem in terms of identifying these damages and their causal connection with the fatal outcome. But always and for everyone, cases of more or less rapid death, with minor or vaguely indicated injuries, will be a mystery.</p>Kazan Medical archiveКазанский медицинский архив