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 After discussion with the family a decision was made to withdraw care. The patient was extubated on the morning of 01/16 and died 5 hours later.

An Autopsy was performed which revealed a perforated terminal ileum with gastrointestinal contents in the peritoneal cavity, and focal ulcerations of the terminal ileum and large bowel.

Head of patient ->
Areas of ulceration and perforation:
 
Section at low power of ulceration and necrosis with underlying serositis.
Edge of ulcer
Inflammation on serosa (serositis)
Active disease with inflammation through the wall and granulomas
High power view of the bowel wall
Liver with steatosis and micronodular cirrhosis
.Microscopic of liver with steatosis and cirrhosis

 
High power of liver
1. What was the cause of death?