1PG JR, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
2Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
3Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
4Assisstant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Shridev Suman Medical College, Dehradun
*Email: dramandeep@gmail.com
Online published on 6 February, 2018.
Self injury, also called self-harm or self-mutilation is defined as any intentional injury to one's own body while self suffered wounds are those which are inflicted upon oneself with the help of another person. As a forensic expert, one should keep an open mind considering, in every case, the likelihood of a self-inflicted injury as a result of malicious intent.
We report two cases of self-inflicted injuries over neck, one claiming assault by a third person and the other a case of suicidal cut throat.
Meticulous examination of patient is necessary to differentiate between suicidal and homicidal injuries
Suicidal Cut Throat, Self-Inflicted Injuries, Assault, Alcohol
