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Published Online: 01 May 2003
Volume 48, Issue 3
Cutaneous Current Marks Due to a Stun Gun Injury
CODEN: JFSCAS
Abstract
Histological changes of the skin following electrical injury with a stun gun have rarely been described. We report the case of a 61year-old man who died after having been tortured with a stun gun during a robbery. At autopsy two reddish, dot-like lesions where found on the chest and histological examination revealed electric current-related changes. Only a few reports concerning micromorphological cutaneous changes following stun gun injury have been reported; therefore further investigations concerning the frequency and type of histological findings due to stun gun injuries will be necessary in order to provide sufficient characteristic data for a conclusive interpretation.
Author Information
Anders, S
University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Junge, M
University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Schulz, F
University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Püschel, K
University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Pages: 3
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Stock #: JFS2002008
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002008