scholarly journals “Rust stain”: a rare mark in firearm suicide—a case report and review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Tomassini ◽  
Daniele Paolini ◽  
Anna Maria Manta ◽  
Edoardo Bottoni ◽  
Costantino Ciallella
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Medical Examiner ◽  
Experimental Setting ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Histological Findings ◽  
Porcine Skin ◽  
Manner Of Death ◽  
Prolonged Contact ◽  
Firearm Suicide

AbstractRust stains are marks left by firearms in case of prolonged contact with the cutaneous surfaces. These peculiar signs along with other well-documented findings can guide the medical examiner in the determination of the manner of death, especially in case of firearm suicide. This paper presents the case of a 33-year-old male soldier who committed suicide by using a short-barreled weapon, whose trigger remained in contact with the first finger of his right hand, leading to the formation of a rust stain that perfectly reproduced its design. The forensic examination of the scene, the external cadaveric inspection, and the autopsy are described. For the evaluation of the histological findings typical of rust spots, the authors decided to replicate the phenomenon in an experimental setting using porcine skin. In order to provide an exhaustive overview on the formation and the features of rust stains, a review of the forensic literature concerning this rare mark was performed.

Is it worth carrying out determination of n-butane in postmortem samples? A case report and a comprehensive review of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 130 (5) ◽  
pp. 1223-1229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souleiman El Balkhi ◽  
Caroline Coutaz-Fluck ◽  
Fanny Moreau ◽  
François Paraf ◽  
Jean-Michel Gaulier
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review

scholarly journals Acute Hepatitis B in a patient previously positive for antibody to surface antigen (anti-HBs) determined by radioimmunoassay: case report and review of the literature

1985 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 258-263
Author(s):  
Edna Strauss ◽  
Amadeo Sáez-Alquézar ◽  
Augusta Takeda ◽  
Luiz Caetano da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Other ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Vaccine Protection ◽  
First Case ◽  
Acute Hepatitis B ◽  
To Receive

The determination of anti-HBs as a screening test before vaccination has been advisable in order to encounter immune individuals that don't need to receive vaccine protection. A case-report is presented and three other cases are reviewed from the literature. Anti-HBs was positive in these health-care personnels that developped typical acute B hepatitis. Different subtyping involving the d/y determinants were found in the first case, but false-positive anti-HBs even with high titres, determined by RIA, were found in the other cases. Concomitant determination of anti-HBc or absence of screening tests seem to be more reasonable policies until a low-cost and risk-free vaccine is produced.

Practical Pathology of Gunshot Wounds

2006 ◽  
Vol 130 (9) ◽  
pp. 1283-1289 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Scott Denton ◽  
Adrienne Segovia ◽  
James A. Filkins
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Gunshot Wound ◽  
Gunshot Wounds ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medical Examiner ◽  
Manner Of Death ◽  
Entrance Wound ◽  
Practical Guidelines

Abstract Context.—Gunshot wounds are the most common cause of homicidal death in the United States. Analysis and interpretation of fatal gunshot wounds is an important and common practice among forensic pathologists. Additionally, for pathology residents, it is an integral aspect of their training during their rotations at medical examiner or coroner offices. Objective.—The correct interpretation of gunshot wounds by forensic pathologists not only provides valuable information that can assist law enforcement in their investigation but also is essential for the final determination of manner of death. Discussion of the practical, basic, and essential skills required to interpret gunshot wounds include distinguishing a classic entrance wound from an exit wound; recognizing atypical entrance and exit wounds; utilizing the features of soot and stippling patterns to differentiate among contact, close, and distant range gunshot wounds; understanding of the trauma produced by gunshot wounds; and understanding the importance of recovering and documenting/handling any projectiles recovered at autopsy. Data Sources.—This article reviews numerous standard forensic pathology textbooks and the pertinent literature to formulate practical guidelines to assist the pathologist in the performance of forensic autopsies and the investigation of gunshot wound fatalities. Conclusions.—Pathologists who perform investigations and autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death in gunshot wound cases must be aware of the implications, requirements, and pitfalls in interpretation of the injuries so that the examination fulfills its expectations to the community and the justice system.

scholarly journals Ultrasonography of desmoplatic fibroma of the mandible; a case report.

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana M. Gersak ◽  
Lavinia M. Lenghel ◽  
Grigore Baciut ◽  
Iuliu Moldovan ◽  
Horatiu Mitea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Bone Tumor ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Histological Findings ◽  
Desmoplastic Fibroma ◽  
Clinical Imaging ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Aggressive Tumor

Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is a very rare bone tumor, classified as a benign lesion. It might be locally a very aggressive tumor with a high rate of recurrence after surgical resection. We present a case of a 3-year and 6 month-old patient, with mandibular desmoplastic fibroma. The clinical, imaging, histological findings and surgical treatment are discussed and, also, a brief review of the literature of DF is presented. The purpose of this case report is to emphasize the particularity of the case, ultrasound findings and the main differential diagnostic of this rare bone tumor.

Middle Fossa Facial Schwannoma Removed Via the Intracranial Extradural Approach: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neurosurgery ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 739-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Rosenblum ◽  
Raphael Davis ◽  
Martin Camins
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Geniculate Ganglion ◽  
Middle Fossa ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Extradural Approach

Abstract A case of an intracranial facial schwannoma originating from the geniculate ganglion in a patient without neurofibromatosis is presented. Preoperative diagnosis and determination of site of origin along the facial nerve course is stressed through analysis of radiographic and clinical features. The tumor was completely removed using an intracranial, extradural approach. (Neurosurgery 21:739-741, 1987)

scholarly journals Primary Leiomyosarcoma of Breast in an Adolescent Girl: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swapnil Ulhas Rane ◽  
Charu Batra ◽  
Uma Nahar Saikia
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Adolescent Girl ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Left Breast ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Histological Findings ◽  
Rare Neoplasm ◽  
Immunohistochemical Profile ◽  
Primary Leiomyosarcoma

Leiomyosarcoma of the breast is a rare neoplasm, primarily reported in older women. Only 44 cases have been reported in world literature and to the best of our knowledge, no case has been reported from India till date. We report a case of primary breast leiomyosarcoma in an adolescent girl who underwent a lumpectomy for rapidly increasing lump in the left breast. Here we report the histological findings and immunohistochemical profile of this entity, along with a review of existing literature.

scholarly journals Prenatal Diagnosis of Isolated Agnathia-Otocephaly: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Kajiwara ◽  
Tomohiro Tanemoto ◽  
Chie Nagata ◽  
Aikou Okamoto
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Premature Rupture ◽  
Emergency Cesarean ◽  
Postnatal Treatment

Agnathia is a rare disease characterized by the absence of a mandible. Few cases of prenatally diagnosed isolated agnathia have been reported. We present a case report and review of the literature of prenatally diagnosed agnathia. A 38-year-old woman (gravida 0, para 0) was referred to our hospital at 28 weeks and 3 days of gestation for fetal evaluation because of polyhydramnios and suspected facial anomalies. Three-dimensional ultrasonography and MRI indicated agnathia. Premature rupture of the membranes occurred before the parents could reach a decision on the postnatal treatment. We performed emergency cesarean section on the second day of the 33rd week of gestation. The neonate was deemed nonresuscitable and he died of airway obstruction shortly after birth. Because agnathia is associated with very poor prognosis, accurate prenatal diagnosis and detailed counseling should be promptly provided before unexpected delivery to the parents for the determination of postnatal treatment.

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