Autopsy Findings and Syndromic Diagnoses: Bayesian Calculations for Pediatric Pathologists

Abstract

Application of a standard statistical method knoiun as a Bayesian calculation to the findings in pediatric anatomic pathology may help the pediatric pathologist to recognize and express the likelihood of syndromic diagnoses. This assessment can be useful in counseling and deciding which (if any) confirmatory tests are ivarranted. An example shows the method and its utility.

Key Words:

• mathematics
• probability
• autopsy
• counseling