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Forensic Examination in Infanticide Case Putrie, Hesa Chikita; Mandasari, Safira
Jurnal Medis Islam Internasional Vol 5 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : UNUSA Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/iimj.v5i2.5860

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Introduction: Infanticide is a crime in which a mother kills her baby during or shortly after birth. In 2020, infanticide cases in Indonesia reached 16.85%. Infanticide is mainly carried out through mechanical asphyxia in the form of smothering and strangulation. Case: The body of an unidentified female newborn baby was found in the Sandubaya area, Mataram City, on Monday, July 10th 2023. The observation was carried out through external and internal examination of the body. Discussion: There were bruises and peeling skin all over the body. The autopsy showed a haemorrhage all over the lower part of the scalp, severe injury to the neck, and blood seepage on the right chest. Conclusions: The cause of death was due to severe neck injury resulting in asphyxia
Case Report: Anencephaly in an Unidentified Baby Mandasari, Safira
Syntax Literate Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia
Publisher : Syntax Corporation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36418/syntax-literate.v9i11.17126

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Anencephaly is a congenital disorder affecting the central nervous system, characterized by the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp, with an estimated prevalence of 0.5–2 per 1,000 births globally. This condition is a subset of Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), which affect approximately 300,000 newborns annually. This study aims to investigate the pathological and forensic aspects of a case of anencephaly in a female infant found deceased in Lingsar, West Lombok, on June 23, 2023. The methods employed case study included external and internal examinations to identify the structural abnormalities and potential cause of death. The external examination revealed open wounds on several parts of the body, and discoloration of the chest and abdominal cavities. Internal examination confirmed the absence of brain tissue, consistent with anencephaly. The findings indicate that the cause of death was directly attributed to the severe congenital anomaly, with no evidence of external factors contributing to mortality. The study concludes that anencephaly, while rare, remains a significant congenital disorder with profound implications for prenatal care and early detection. This case emphasizes the necessity of improving maternal nutrition, particularly folic acid supplementation, as a preventive strategy to reduce the incidence of NTDs. The findings also underscore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in handling forensic and medical investigations of congenital disorders, aiding in better understanding and management of similar cases in the future.