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Unanticipated Ligature Strangulation: A Case Report Mukul Sharma; Kimi Soumya Padhi; Manas Ranjan Sahu; Utkal Keshari Suna; Govinda Balmuchu
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16981

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Strangulation is a form of mechanical asphyxia by compression of the neck with an outside force either bya ligature or hands, in which a constricting force other than the weight of the body is directly applied.Suchdeaths are generally considered homicidal. Here we present a case of 60year old female, who got trapped inthe rice huller machine with the saree she was wearing and accidentally got strangled.
Self-Administration of Vecuronium by a Medical Student: An Autopsy Case Report Mukul Sharma; Biplab Rath; Naveen A; Manas Ranjan Sahu
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16982

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During COVID-19 pandemic the frontline healthcare workers have been at risk the most. Long workinghours, emotional stress from not seeing families for days together takes a toll on the psychological wellbeingof a person. This leads to increase incidence of self-harm amongst the individuals. Vecuroniumbromide is a muscle relaxant, easy availability of such drugs amongst the medical professionals is a matterof great concern. Monitoring and cautious dispensing of them should be done. Here we report a case ofself-administration of vecuronium by a medical student .The purpose of documenting this case is to createawareness among healthcare workers to keep a watch on mental health of fellow colleagues. Psychologicalsupport groups in medical college hospitals are the need of hour.
Copper Beaten Skull: An Incidental Finding in Autopsy Mukul Sharma; Sasank Shekhar Maharik; Sarthak Aeron; Biplab Rath; Manoj Kumar Mohanty
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16983

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The Sutures in the human skull are zones of separation between skull bones, which also allows the skullbones to grow in a fashion along with increase in size of brain, early closure of sutures (craniosynostosis)may lead to increase in intracranial tension and it pushes the soft skull outward which leads to undulatingpatterns formation in inner plate of skull called as silver beaten or copper beaten skull. Here we documentan incidental finding of copper beaten skull pattern in a case of road traffic accident brought to Mortuary ofAIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Sudden Death with Dual Organ Pathologies–An Autopsy -based Case Report Mukul Sharma; Kimi Soumya Padhi; Govinda Balmuchu; Prachi Nemani; ManasRanjan Sahu
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 16 No. 1 (2022): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v16i1.17420

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Sudden death due to cardiac cause is considered as a major health problem worldwide accounting for 15–20% of all deaths and cardiomyopathies account for 10–15% of the cases.According to the 2016 WHO classification, angiomatous meningioma is a rare subtype of meningioma classified as Grade I. It is an aggressive variety with a fair prognosis, with typical symptoms including headache and seizures.We present a case of a 60-year-old man brought to the morgue for autopsy with a history of progressive left-sided weakness and headache for several months with no prior diagnosis or treatment for the same because of current pandemic of COVID-19.On conducting medicolegal autopsy significant pathologies in heart and brain were found which could have contributed to the cause of death
Child Abuse and Neglect: Role and Obligation of Pediatric Dentist in India Varsha Sharma; Brahmananda Dutta; Mukul Sharma; Anandamoy Bagchi
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14481

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Background: Child abuse is a form of behavior that involves treating someone (child, under the age of18years) with cruelty or violence resulting in actual or potential harm to the child. It has no boundariesand may occur in any geography, culture, or in any socioeconomic strata. Many studies reveal that there isinadequate knowledge and awareness regarding child abuse recognition and reporting among health workers.Method: Most of the studies reported that trauma to head and facial region occurs in approximately 50%or more of physically abused children. Therefore Pediatric Dentist has major chance of witnessing thephysical abuse in clinical practice. On the same time they are not the authority to make diagnosis of childabuse & neglect, rather identify and report the suspected cases, so that a process for effective protection ofthe victimized children can be initiated. It is the responsibility of the child protection agency/commission toconfirm the crime and do the needful. Hence, the role of pediatric dentist in the identification and reportingof suspected child abuse is crucial. He is expected to practice 4R’s: Recognize, Refer (if any), Record andReportConclusion: Understanding the peculiar role of Pediatric Dentist in recognizing and reporting child abuseand neglect which ultimately contributes towards making better world for children.
Space Occupying Lesion- Uncovering the Hidden Pathology of the Brain: A Case Report Mukul Sharma; Afsar Jahan; Biplab Rath; Sudipta Ranjan Singh; Manoj Kumar Mohanty
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15883

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Sudden deaths as a result of undiagnosed primary intra-cranial lesions are the rarest of rare. A brought deadcase of 32-year-old female with past history of headache without any clinical diagnosis was found to be thecase of “transitional meningioma with focal rhabdoid differentiation which is histo-pathologically classifiedas WHO Grade 1 intra cranial lesion1. A complete autopsy including gross findings, internal findings withhistopathology and immuno-histochemistry can help us to diagnose the missed pathology to conclude thecause of death. It will also give the idea about autopsy-based statistics of these rare intra-cranial lesionswhich would help us to focus the cases with the history of headache to diagnose early with interventions andinvestigation including MRI or CT scan during life.
Diaphragmatic Hernia in an Adult: An Autopsy Case Report Sudipta Ranjan Singh; Mukul Sharma; Afsar Jahan
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15978

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Non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in adult is anuncommon condition. Abrought dead case of 27-year-oldmale for medico-legal autopsy was foundto be suffering from a massive left sided diaphragmatic hernia.The patient was suffering from repeated bouts of abdominal discomfort and constipation from last coupleof months. Though he had sought medical care at different health care facilities but his condition wasnever suspected nor diagnosed till he was brought dead to the tertiary health care institute and autopsyconducted. The gross autopsy findings, histopathology and patho-physiology are discussed in detail alongwith emphasis on clinical diagnosis of this preventable cause of death.