Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Articles in this Issue
Investigating the Association between Palatal Rugae and Sagittal Malocclusion: A Clinical Study
Introduction: Palatal rugae are unique anatomical ridges located on the anterior hard palate, remaining stable throughout an individual’s life. In forensic odontology and orthodontics, they serve as k...
Pattern of Female Suicides among Reproductive Age Group in Southern Marathwada Region of India
Background: Suicidal deaths reÁect the prevailing social set up andmental healthstatus of the region. Female suicidal deaths show mirror to the society with regards to universally accepted values of e...
Demographic Profile, Injury Patterns, and Manner of Deaths in Railway Track Fatalities: A Forensic Study
Background: Railway track fatalities are a signicant cause of medicolegal autopsies in India, with the increasing frequency of such incidents raising concerns about safety and trauma patterns. This s...
Autopsy Insights into Neck Structure Injuries in Hanging: A Forensic Perspective
Background: Violent asphyxial deaths, like hanging, make up a signicant portionof unnatural deaths globally. Despite being most frequently used for suicide, hangings in homicides or accidents are non...
A Comparison of Foramen Magnum Measurements between Male and Female in Autopsy Cases Performed in the Mortuary of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Maharashtra
Context: The identication of the deceased is essential to the forensic investigationand Sex is one of the most important characteristics that may be used to determine identity. The characteristics of...
Aspiration Biopsy Cytology of Non Neoplastic Lymphadenopathies Accompanied by Necrosis
Background: Necrosis in lymph node biopsy is relatively common observation. It may be seen in wide range of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. However, the pattern and extent of necrosis are often...
Study of Fusion of Sagittal Suture on Computed Tomography Skull with Age in Western Maharashtra
Introduction: This study examines the relationship between age and sagittal suture closure patterns using both cross-sectional and external measurements. Age is one of the big three of identication....
Apprehension About Forensic Odontology Amidst Police Personnel in Chennai, India: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: Forensic odontology is a fascinating branch of dentistry which primarily involves the identication of living and deceased individual bycomparing the ante and post-mortem records. Aim: Thi...
Sexual Dimorphism of Human Adult Skulls by Multivariate Analysis
Introduction: Sexual dimorphism in adult human skulls is critical in forensic anthropology and human identication. This study aims to assess the efcacyof multivariate analysis in estimating sex base...