Cadaveric Spots

Cadaveric spots, or livores mortis, are changes in skin color on exposed areas of the body that occur due to tissue decomposition and blood flow. They appear within a few hours of death and can appear in different shades from purple to green. It is known that corpses should not be stored inside a medical facility for more than 3 hours, so premature corpses are thrown into special containers for disposal. However, cadaveric spots can be the cause of many fears and suspicions among relatives and loved ones, especially if this happens in the first hours after the death of loved ones.

Cadaveric changes are caused by impaired blood circulation and metabolic processes in body tissues. This happens due to the fact that the blood in the internal organs begins to quickly clot and decompose, releasing biogenic amines and toxins. This can cause blood vessels to narrow and slow blood flow,