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Fatal lightning strikes in MalaysiaO P Murty
Forensic Pathology Unit, Department of Pathology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Am J Forensic Med Pathol 30:246-51. 2009..0%). Head and neck were the most commonly affected sites with the incidence of 77.78% and 74% respectively in all the victims. Only 29.63% of the cases presented with ear bleeding...
Tyre-blast injuriesO P Murty
Faculty of Medicine, UITM, Shah Alam, Malaysia 40450, Malaysia
J Forensic Leg Med 16:224-7. 2009..It requires intensive care management and screening of the victims. Tyre-blast injuries are not so common. This case exposes the hazard due to burst tyre...
Lightning fatality with blast, flame, heat and current effects: a macroscopic and microscopic viewO P Murty
Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UITM, Malaysia 40450
J Forensic Leg Med 16:162-7. 2009..A case is presented of a fatal environmental accidental injuries of lightning. A pedestrian was struck by lightning. The macroscopic and microscopic lightning injuries are reviewed...
Cystic tumor of papillary muscle of heart: a rare finding in sudden deathO P Murty
Department of Pathology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Am J Forensic Med Pathol 30:201-3. 2009..The case is presented with macroscopic and microscopic photographs of the cyst and histoplasmosis of the lungs. This case is reported because of its rarity, unique position, and unusual appearance...
Giant cell myocarditis with cardiac tamponade: a rare combinationO P Murty
Department of Pathology, Forensic Pathology Unit, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Am J Forensic Med Pathol 29:245-8. 2008..This case is documented through macroscopic as well as microscopic photographs in H&E, Ziel-Nelson, and GMS staining...
Unusual self-electrocution simulating judicial electrocution by an adolescentO P Murty
Forensic Pathology Unit, Department of Pathology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Am J Forensic Med Pathol 29:167-9. 2008..This death highlights the need of supervision and close watch on children for self-destructing activities and behavior. This case also highlights unusual method adopted by adolescent to end his life...
Male genital ornaments: penis pearlsO P Murty
Forensic Pathology Unit, Department of Pathology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 59100, Malaysia
J Forensic Leg Med 15:96-100. 2008..Two of the cases were of homicide; one died in police custody; one died due to ischemic heart disease; and one had died in accident. The article also discusses the common beliefs behind this practice with review of the literature...
Maid abuseO P Murty
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Technology Malaysia, MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
J Forensic Leg Med 16:290-6. 2009..In this paper, medico-legal and social issues related to maid abuse are also discussed in detail. A possible solution to minimise maid abuse is also suggested. This paper highlights and document maid abuse...
Bandaged penisO P Murty
Forensic Pathology Unit, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 59100, Malaysia
J Forensic Leg Med 14:301-3. 2007..These changes were considered to be caused by bites. The micro-photographic findings in the case were of acute myocardial ischemia, pulmonary oedema, and fatty liver...
Diabetic artefacts in forensic practiceO P Murty
Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UITM, Malaysia 40450
J Forensic Leg Med 16:218-23. 2009..Findings are documented with photographs of the lesions. The article also depicts photographs of the scene where the victim had fallen and sustained skull fracture...
Silent bony calcification of coronaries in an adolescent--an unusual caseO P Murty
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 59100, Malaysia
J Forensic Leg Med 15:37-41. 2008..The coronaries showed advanced calcification and early bone formation. The myocardial septum had extensive fibrosis. The pathogenesis and other possible similar conditions are also discussed in the report...
Choking on food: a rare case of alexander leukodystrophy and chokingO P Murty
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Am J Forensic Med Pathol 29:364-7. 2008..This is one of the rarest disease in which choking can occur because of lack of nervous and muscular coordination and weakness. Its specific relation to choking is documented in this report...
Condom-murderO P Murty
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UITM, MARA, Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur 40450, Malaysia
J Forensic Leg Med 16:35-9. 2009..In three cases strong electric cords were used. The presence of condoms give clue for investigation, possibility of DNA identification, about type of sexual behaviour as recreational and commercial method in these cases...
Dramatic lightning injury with exit woundO P Murty
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
J Forensic Leg Med 14:225-7. 2007..The body of victim had flame and heat effect of atmospheric electricity on head and neck, face, and trunk. In this incidence of lightning other team mates of the victim were safe. The patient survived the attack...
Suicide notes: psychological and clinical profileManjeet S Bhatia
University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
Int J Psychiatry Med 36:163-70. 2006..Psychological autopsy is supplementary to medical autopsy in finding out the correct cause of death. Suicide notes form an important component of psychological autopsy...
