Damage due to lightning when it strikes the face

Forensic Sci Int. 2013 Jan 10;224(1-3):e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.10.014. Epub 2012 Nov 11.

Abstract

A case of death due to lightning is discussed in reference to autopsy findings that revealed damage to the tongue, pharynx, larynx, sclera and oesophagus for the first time. The damage described in the present paper must be considered when there is direct lightning strike on the face.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Edema / pathology
  • Esophagus / injuries
  • Esophagus / pathology
  • Face
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Humans
  • Larynx / injuries
  • Larynx / pathology
  • Lightning Injuries / pathology*
  • Male
  • Pharynx / injuries
  • Pharynx / pathology
  • Purpura / pathology
  • Respiratory Mucosa / injuries
  • Respiratory Mucosa / pathology
  • Sclera / injuries
  • Sclera / pathology
  • Tongue / injuries
  • Tongue / pathology