Early Formation of Adipocere in Subtropical Climate
In this study, we have collected cases with adipocere
formation, which were from the South Delhi region (average room
temperature 27-390C) and autopsied at our centre. Details of the
circumstances of the death, cause and time of death, surrounding
environment and demographic profile of the deceased were taken into
account. Total 16 cases were included in this study. Adipocere
formation was predominantly present over cheeks, shoulder, breast,
flanks, buttocks, and thighs. Out of 16, 11 cases were found in a dry
atmosphere, 5 cases were brought from the water. There were 5 cases
in which adipocere formation was seen in less than 2 days, and
among them, in 1 case, as early as one day. This study showed that
adipocere formation can be seen as early as 1 day in a hot and humid
environment.
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[5] Mohan Kumar TS, Monteiro FNP, Bhagavath P, Bakkannavar SM. Early adipocere formation: A case report and review of literature. J Forensic Leg Med. 2009 Nov; 16(8):475–7.
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[1] Polson C, Gee DJ, Knight B. The Essentials of Forensic Medicine. 4th ed. Oxford: Pergamon Press; p. 23–6.
[2] Reddy K. The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. 31st ed. Hyderabad: K Saguna Devi; 158-9 p.
[3] Historical Weather for 2014 in New Delhi, India - WeatherSpark (Internet). (cited 2015 Feb 17). Available from: https://weatherspark.com/history/33934/2014/New-Delhi-India
[4] Forbes SL, Stuart BH, Dent BB. The effect of the burial environment on adipocere formation. Forensic Sci Int. 2005 Nov; 15(41):24–34.
[5] Mohan Kumar TS, Monteiro FNP, Bhagavath P, Bakkannavar SM. Early adipocere formation: A case report and review of literature. J Forensic Leg Med. 2009 Nov; 16(8):475–7.
[6] Simonsen J. Early Formation of Adipocere in Temperate Climate. Med Sci Law. 1977 Jan 1; 17(1):53–5.
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formation, which were from the South Delhi region (average room
temperature 27-390C) and autopsied at our centre. Details of the
circumstances of the death, cause and time of death, surrounding
environment and demographic profile of the deceased were taken into
account. Total 16 cases were included in this study. Adipocere
formation was predominantly present over cheeks, shoulder, breast,
flanks, buttocks, and thighs. Out of 16, 11 cases were found in a dry
atmosphere, 5 cases were brought from the water. There were 5 cases
in which adipocere formation was seen in less than 2 days, and
among them, in 1 case, as early as one day. This study showed that
adipocere formation can be seen as early as 1 day in a hot and humid
environment.", keywords = "Adipocere, drowning, hanging, humid environment,
strangulation, subtropical climate.", volume = "9", number = "8", pages = "660-4", }