Injuries & Mechanical Asphyxia · NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine
A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department following an assault with a heavy, blunt cylindrical pipe. Examination reveals a scalp wound…
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A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department following an assault with a heavy, blunt cylindrical pipe. Examination reveals a scalp wound with irregular, ragged edges, bridging tissue of blood vessels and nerves at the base, and surrounding abrasion and contusion. How is this wound best classified?
- A.Incision
- B.LacerationCorrect answer
- C.Puncture wound
- D.Clean-cut wound
Solution
A laceration is caused by blunt force impact. It is characterized by irregular margins, tissue bridging (blood vessels, nerves, and fibrous strands crossing the wound floor), and surrounding bruising or abrasion, distinguishing it from sharp force injuries.
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