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Drowning

Sarvesvaran, R., (1992) Drowning. Malaysian Journal of Pathology, 14 (2). pp. 77-83. ISSN 0126-8635

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University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine. Dept. of Pathology

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.

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Keywords:Cadaveric spasm, "Champignon de mousse", drowning, diatoms, fresh water, sea water.
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:3992

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