Dilyn Donald’s brain swollen, bleeding at time of death

He said, the most common cause of the brain swelling and bleeding is blunt force trauma, but couldn’t confirm that’s what caused it.

Robinson said, the injuries would suggest the boy died less than three or four days after receiving the injury – he couldn’t see any blood clots formed. However, he did point out there could’ve been blood clots, but the samples were small, so the clots weren’t sent to him.

Robinson said, it was possible Donald could’ve died within an hour of his injury, especially if it was severe trauma, but couldn’t say for sure.

Robinson also said an injury to the brain could cause excessive fluid in the lungs.

During defense lawyer, Greg Chovin’s, cross examination, Robinson said because Donald had previously experienced bleeding of the brain, it was possible for those injuries to reopen with a simple bump to the head. However, he said it is unlikely.

Chovin asked if it was more likely for someone with a blood disorder, such as acidosis, and Robinson replied it was.

Robinson also said that bleeding of the brain could cause it to swell.

rpilon@panow.com

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