Drowning
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1992
Abstract
A body recovered from the water does not necessarily imply that death was due to drowning. The diagnosis of drowning is discussed together with the significance of the "diatom" and biochemical tests.
Keywords
Cadaveric spasm, "Champignon de mousse", Drowning, Diatoms, Fresh water, Sea water
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Malaysian Journal of Pathology
Volume
14
Issue
2
Publisher
College of Pathologists, Academy of Medicine Malaysia
Additional Information
Department of Pathology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
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