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Forensic Medicine General be304b27

Which of the following condition is associated with radiological 'Spalding sign'?

A
Mummification
B
Maceration
C
Hanging
D
Drowning
High-Yield Explanation
Spalding sign' is a sign of maceration. Loss of alignment and overriding of the bones of the cranial vault occur due to shrinkage of the cerebrum can be seen in X-ray after death of the foetus. The sign will develop earlier with a veex presentation than with a breech. It may be detected within a few days of death of the foetus. Signs of dead bih other than maceration are rigor mois at delivery and mummification. Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page 382-383.

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