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01.12.2013 | Differential Diagnosis
An atypical impaling injury of the iliofemoral region
Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 4/2013
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A 46-year-old man with a history of chronic alcoholism was found at his home address dead lying next to barrels filled with flammable liquids and an iron picket fence with a gate into a nearby a forest area (Fig. 1). Examination of the scene revealed blood traces with pubic hair covering the surface of some of the iron spikes of the gate (Fig. 2). An emergency doctor evaluated the decedent and described a bizarre tear-like wound of the right femoral region. Because of the unclear cause-of-death determination, the body was referred for a medico-legal autopsy evaluation.
Fig. 1
The death scene showing the position of the deceased among barrels next to the picket fence. The arrow indicates the spike which had blood traces with pubic hair
Fig. 2
Closer view of the spikes. Note biological traces covering the surface
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