Journal Published Online: 01 July 1987
Volume 32, Issue 4

Gunshot Wound with Asphalt Related Pseudo-Soot, Pseudo-Tattooing, and Pseudo-Scorching

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Artifacts which mimic the tattooing and soot deposition of close range gunshot wounds have been described as “pseudo-soot” and “pseudo-tattooing.” The origin of such findings includes glass, intermediate targets, insect bites, medical manipulation, graphite, and sutures. The authors present a case of pseudo-soot and pseudo-tattooing as a result of asphalt pavement, and describe the associated entity of pseudo-scorching.

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Zaki, SA
Fulton County, Atlanta, GA
Hanzlick, R
Fulton County, Atlanta, GA
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JFS12429J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12429J