In autopsy terminology, which method is defined by removing organs in blocks (en bloc) for examination?

• A. Virchow Method
• B. Rokitansky method
• C. Letulle method
• D. Ghon method

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is preserving the natural relationships between organs by taking them out in large chunks. The Letulle method is defined by removing the viscera in blocks (en bloc), typically the thoracoabdominal contents, so pathologists can examine how organs relate to each other before the blocks are dissected further for detailed study. This block removal approach helps maintain intact anatomy across the chest and abdomen, making it easier to spot cross-organ disease or trauma.

Compare that to other classic approaches: some methods focus on removing organs individually, one by one, which can disrupt anatomical relationships but allows close inspection of each organ in isolation. Another approach historically emphasizes removing the viscera as a single massive block for initial inspection, rather than in multiple large blocks. The Letulle method’s hallmark is the deliberate en bloc removal of large blocks for examination.