Identification of a charred body through the radiographic morphology of the frontal sinus? A case report
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2015
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Introduction: The identification of charred bodies consists of a challenging
procedure during forensic investigations. Forensic Dentistry and Anthropology arise
essential to enable human identification through biological hard tissues, such as teeth
and bones respectively.
Objective: To report a case of positive human identification using the radiographic
morphology of the frontal sinuses from postero anterior radiographs of the skull.
Case report: In 2013, an unknown body of a 41-years-old male was found
charred inside a residence. The charred body was referred for medical, dental and
radiographic exams in order to retrieve information about the cause of death and
identity. After checking police lists of missing persons, potential relative were found
providing ante-mortem postero anterior radiographs from the skull. The radiograph
was reproduced post-mortem, allowing for comparisons and positive identification.
Conclusion: The present study highlights the usefulness of frontal sinuses as
identification tools in the routine of forensic sciences and reinforces the need for
properly registering and storing radiographic data, making of it potential source of
legal evidence in the courts.
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Human identification, Anthropology, Morphology, Frontal sinus, Charred
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SILVA, Rhonan Ferreira da Silva et al. Identification of a charred body through the radiographic morphology of the frontal sinus? A case report. Annals of Forensic Research and Analysis, v. 2, n. 1, p. 1-4, 2015.