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

Publication Title

Malaysian Journal of Pathology

ISSN

0126-8635

Divisions

fac_med

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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