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[Misleading self-inflicted gunshot wound]

K Pál, M László

    Morphologiai Es Igazsagugyi Orvosi Szemle
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    A deceptive suicide case involved three apparent chest wounds. Autopsy revealed a fatal gunshot wound to the mouth, highlighting the importance of thorough forensic examination in firearm deaths.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Pathology
    • Ballistics Analysis

    Background:

    • Firearm-related deaths present diagnostic challenges.
    • Suicide cases can exhibit atypical wound patterns.

    Observation:

    • A deceased individual presented with three apparent entrance wounds in the chest area.
    • Initial assessment suggested these chest wounds were the cause of death.

    Findings:

    • A post-mortem examination revealed an additional, previously undetected entrance wound in the mouth.
    • The definitive cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the mouth.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the necessity of comprehensive autopsy procedures.
    • Accurate determination of wound trajectory is critical in forensic investigations.
    • Atypical wound presentation can mislead initial forensic assessments.