Burned bodies: post-mortem computed tomography, an essential tool for modern forensic medicine

摘要: Currently, post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) has become an accessible and contemporary tool for forensic investigations. In the case of burn victims, it provides specific semiologies requiring a prudent understanding to differentiate between normal changes from heat-related changes. The aim this pictorial essay is provide radiologist keys establish complete focused reports in cases PMCT victims. Thus, must discern all contextual divergences with history, be able report relevant elements answer pathologist following questions: Are there tomographic features that could help identify victim? Is evidence remains biological fluids liquid form available toxicological analysis DNA sampling? another obvious cause death than lesions, especially metallic foreign bodies ballistic origin? Finally, what are characteristic burn-related injuries seen on corpse should sought during autopsy? • CT highly useful find permitting identification severely burned body. major asset gunshot depict cadavers. recognise blood tests versus heat clot (air-crescent sign). Heat-related fractures easily differentiated traumatic fractures. Epidural collections subdural appearance typical head lesions.