The microscopic (optical and SEM) examination of putrefaction fluid deposits (PFD). Potential interest in forensic anthropology.
This article describes the potential interest in physical and forensic anthropology of the microscopic analysis of residues of putrefaction fluid, a calcified deposit frequently found associated with bone rests. Its sampling and analysis seem straightforward and relatively reproducible. Samples came from archeological material (Monterenzio Vecchia, an Etruscan necropolis from the north of Italy dated between the fifth and third century B.C.; body rests of Agnès Sorel, royal mistress died in 1450 A.D.; skull and grave of French King Louis the XI and Charlotte of Savoy dated from 1483 A.D.). All samples were studied by direct optical microscope and scanning electron microscopy. Many cytological, histological, and elemental analysis were possible, producing precious data for the identification of these remains and, in some cases, the cause of death.
Charlier
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Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, University Hospital R. Poincaré (AP-HP, UVSQ), 92380, Garches, France. ph_charlier@yahoo.fr
Georges
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Bouchet
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Huynh-Charlier
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Carlier
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Mazel
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Richardin
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Brun
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Blondiaux
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Lorin de la Grandmaison
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D004615:Embalming / Q000266:history; D005197:Famous Persons; D018732:Forensic Anthropology / Q000379:methods*; D005602:France; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007854:Lead / Q000737:chemistry; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / Q000379:methods; D010164:Paleopathology / Q000379:methods*; D011180:Postmortem Changes
D007854:Lead
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