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Can intramuscular hemorrhage in the back be detected on postmortem CT? A forensic study in drowning cases

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: area) were more likely to be detected. Detection improved with the increase in hemorrhage size; however, many smaller lesions were missed. While large hemorrhages can occasionally be recognized on PMCT, routine forensic applications for detecting back muscle hemorrhages remain limited. PMCT often underestimates the incidence of smaller intramuscular hemorrhages. Meticulous autopsy remains indispensable for the accurate diagnosis of intramuscular hemorrhage in drowning cases.

Source: Legal Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102702

Authors: Shogo Shimbashi, Motoo Yoshimiya, Akiko Tashiro, Shunsuke Sakamoto, Hideki Hyodoh

Institutions: University of Fukui, Tokai University, Japan Coast Guard

Language: English

Topic: Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,540