70-year-old man who died suddenly has the finding shown here on external examination at autopsy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Accidental electrocution
Suicidal gunshot wound
Homicidal stab wounds
Fall from a height
This is a contact range gunshot wound with sooting to produce the central dark discolouration. The star-shaped lacerations result from gases from the gunshot causing laceration to the skin over the skull. Ref : Krishnan vij Textbook of Forensic medicine and Toxicology 5th edtion ; 197 ,248
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