Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 2

Unusual Finding in Ante Mortem Partial Hanging: A Case Report

1Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine, C.U. Shah Medical College, Gujarat, India

2Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

3Senior Resident, Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

Abstract

Partial hanging is generally associated with prominent eye and facial changes and less prominent ligature mark. We are reporting a case of partial hanging in a 26 years old male showing unusual findings. Although he was found hanged in sitting position, then also deceased body had prominent ligature marks and absence of facial and eye changes.

Keywords

Partial hanging, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Medicine