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Positive identification by post-surgical defects from unilateral lambdoid synostectomy: a case report

J P Hogge1, J M Messmer, M F Fierro

  • 1Georgetown University Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Washington, D.C., USA.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Radiographs aid in identifying unknown remains by comparing pre- and postmortem images. A unique skull defect from craniosynostosis surgery confirmed identity, initially mistaken for trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Human Identification

Background:

  • Radiographic comparison of pre- and postmortem images is a standard forensic technique for identifying human remains.
  • Identification can rely on unique bony features resulting from surgery, trauma, or anatomical variations.

Observation:

  • A case study involving unidentified human remains presented unusual bony changes in the skull.
  • These changes were initially suspected to be indicative of trauma or foul play.

Findings:

  • The observed skull defect was definitively linked to surgical correction of unilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis.
  • This specific surgical alteration allowed for a positive identification of the remains.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the critical role of surgical history in radiographic identification of human remains.
  • It underscores the importance of considering iatrogenic causes for unusual radiographic findings, preventing misinterpretation as trauma.