Partially inverted and degloved penile skin mimicking the appearance of female genitalia in cases of deaths caused by trains.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_4750BECC848C
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Partially inverted and degloved penile skin mimicking the appearance of female genitalia in cases of deaths caused by trains.
Journal
Forensic science, medicine, and pathology
ISSN
1556-2891 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1547-769X
Publication state
In Press
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: aheadofprint
Publication Status: aheadofprint
Abstract
Death by collision with an incoming train is common in countries where a railroad network exists. In such cases, when there is severe pelvic trauma, the penis may be partially degloved and turned inside out. The inverted penile skin may then resemble a vulva and the scrotum may mimic labia majora, causing the injured male genitalia to strongly resemble female genitalia. Forensic pathologists should be aware of this possibility when they are called to such a scene of death and are asked by the police to immediately determine the sex of the victim. In the challenging circumstances of a chaotic on-site railway death investigation, an inexperienced doctor might easily mistake male genitals for female genitals and thus delay correct identification of the victim by the police.
Keywords
Forensic pathology, Penis degloving, Train-related injuries
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Create date
09/12/2024 17:03
Last modification date
10/12/2024 8:11