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Received: January 25, 2009
Accepted: March 29, 2009
Ref:
Gupta B.D. and Vaghela, P.C. Multiple scars of varying age- Self inflicted healed injuries in a psychiatric person. Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2009; Vol. 10, No. 2 (July - December 2009):
; Published: July 1, 2009, (Accessed:
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B. D. Gupta* and P. C. Vaghela* *
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Displayed photographs belong to a 20 years old unmarried female, who had died due to hanging. The deceased was a psychiatric patient. While working at home she would injure herself by knife. Three years ago she also attempted suicide. Self inflicted injuries and suicidal tendencies are known in psychiatric patients. Photographs depict multiple scars on legs and arms of various ages. Also note the ligature mark of hanging and dribbling of saliva on cheek.
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*Corresponding author and requests for reprints:
B.D. Gupta
Professor of Forensic Medicine
M.P.Shah Medical College
Jamnagar 361008
India
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