title: [Suicide by detonation of an explosive placed in the oral cavity].
abstract: The object of this analysis was a suicide case of a young male (aged 33) who placed and subsequently detonated an explosive in his oral cavity. Medical inspection of the suicide scene at a recreational site, autopsy and results of criminal analysis are discussed. The skull of the corpse was heavily damaged. The characteristic body position featured crossed lower limbs with the right limb overlying and hands positioned regularly on the abdomen.
authors.affiliation: Zakładu Medycyny Sadowej Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Niemcunowicz-Janica
authors.forename: Iwona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ptaszyńska-Sarosiek
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Janica
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D005107:Explosions; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods; D020197:Head Injuries, Penetrating / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011044:Poland; D013405:Suicide