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Determination of individuality is one of the prime concerns in forensic investigation. The study of fingerprints is widely used in providing a clue regarding identity. The present study was undertaken to study the sex differences in fingerprint ridge density in the Indian population. The study done on 100 males and 100 females revealed that significant sex differences occur in the fingerprint ridge density. The present study shows a statistically significant difference in fingerprint ridge densities of male and female fingerprints in people of Indian origin. A mean fingerprint ridge density of 12 ridges/25 mm(2) or less is found to be more likely to be of males and a mean ridge count of more the 12 ridges/25 mm(2) is more likely to be of female origin.
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Dermatoglyphics , Sex Characteristics , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , India , Male , Young AdultABSTRACT
Stab wounds encountered in medico-legal autopsies are usually caused by sharp pointed weapons. Peculiarities of the wound of entry in stab wounds, for example due to the hilt of the weapon, movement of the weapon and sometimes by the hand of the assailant holding the weapon are often described in literature. We report an unusual presentation in a fatal stab injury wherein a single atypical external wound was associated with multiple internal injuries to the organs. The exact cause of such peculiarities can never be accurately determined, rather that can be speculated upon at the time of the autopsy and recorded for the purpose of academic interest.
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Forensic Pathology/methods , Suicide/statistics & numerical data , Wounds, Stab/pathology , Abdominal Injuries/pathology , Adult , Autopsy , Cause of Death , Fatal Outcome , Forensic Pathology/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Male , Multiple Trauma/mortality , Multiple Trauma/pathology , Suicide/psychology , Wounds, Stab/mortalitySubject(s)
Elephants , Genitalia, Male/injuries , Multiple Trauma/etiology , Animals , Fatal Outcome , Humans , Injury Severity Score , Male , NigeriaABSTRACT
A case of self-injected insulin intoxication with an oral hypoglycaemic agent glipizide overdose in a type-II/non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) individual, a physician by profession, is presented with a review of the literature. The case demonstrates the need for thorough scene investigation, perusal of clinical details and complete autopsy to certify the death caused by combined insulin and glipizide overdose, and the manner of death. A meticulous search in the English literature reveals that hardly any fatal cases of combined insulin and glipizide overdose have been reported, with almost no cases from India, thus making this case report relevant and unique.
