| An unusual death by transcranial stab wound: homicide or suicide? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18725787 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Penetrating stab wounds of the brain are uncommonly seen in modern times and occur almost exclusively in homicides. We report an unusual death by self-stabbing. A 24-year-old man was found dead at home, the handle of a kitchen knife protruding from his forehead. Data such as the psychiatric history of the victim, the multiplicity and site of wounds, the implement used, the presence of hesitation, and defense wounds were studied to elucidate the manner of death, and the suicidal nature of the event was established after police investigation. Atypical injuries require a careful forensic investigation, and medico-legal aspects of the differentiation between homicide and suicide are discussed in this particular case. A review of the literature revealed few cases of suicidal transcranial stab wounds. |
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Authors:
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Pauline Saint-Martin; Sebastien Prat; Marie Bouyssy; Saad Sarraj; Patrick O'Byrne |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology Volume: 29 ISSN: 1533-404X ISO Abbreviation: Am J Forensic Med Pathol Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-26 Completed Date: 2008-10-21 Revised Date: 2011-02-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8108948 Medline TA: Am J Forensic Med Pathol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 268-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Service de Médecine Légale, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU TOURS, Tours, France. pauline_saintmartin@yahoo.fr |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Brain / pathology Forensic Pathology Head Injuries, Penetrating / pathology* Humans Male Suicide* Wounds, Stab / pathology* |
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