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Diabetic artefacts in forensic practice.

¹Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UITM, Malaysia 40450. dropmurty@yahoo.co.in

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine

|March 31, 2009

Summary

This case highlights the diagnostic challenge in distinguishing diabetic skin complications from electrical injury marks. Autopsy revealed skull fractures and brain injury, complicating the interpretation of skin lesions.

Area of Science:

Forensic pathology
Toxicology
Neuropathology

Background:

A case involving a middle-aged male, a known diabetic and hypertensive individual facing capital punishment, is presented.
The deceased was discovered unconscious in a cell, prompting a judicial autopsy.

Observation:

The autopsy revealed several skin lesions on the fingers and foot, initially suspected to be electrical marks from torture.
Additionally, the examination identified a skull fracture, ischemic necrosis of the right cerebrum, and contrecoup lesions.

Findings:

Photographic documentation of the skin lesions and the scene of the fall was conducted.
The findings suggest a complex scenario involving potential electrical injury, pre-existing diabetic conditions, and traumatic brain injury.

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This case underscores the importance of meticulous forensic investigation to differentiate between various etiologies of skin lesions.
It highlights the challenges in interpreting post-mortem findings when multiple potential causes of death or injury are present.
The study emphasizes the need for careful consideration of both historical medical conditions and external factors in forensic autopsies.