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Forensic Medicine Asphyxial Deaths b2173dce

Paltauf's hemorrhage may be seen in:

A
Drowning.
B
Hanging
C
Snake bite
D
Rape
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. a (Drowning)In drowning, fluid actually penetrates alveolar wall to enter tissues & the blood vessels.The alveolar wall may rupture due to increased pressure during the forced expiration & produce hemorrhage which when presents subpleurally is called Paltauf 's haemorrhage.Paltauf's haemorrhages are shining, pale bluish red, & may be minute or 3 to 5 cm in diameter.

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