Journal of Forensic Medicine ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (5): 666-672.DOI: 10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2020.400817

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Application of Immunohistochemistry and Special Staining Technique in Forensic Traumatic Pathology Identification

Xue-shi CHEN1(), Jun CHU2, Li-jun YANG2, Tao WANG1(), Lu-yang TAO1()   

  1. 1.Department of Forensic Science (Institute of Forensic Sciences),Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, Jiangsu Province, China
    2.Criminal Police Branch, Suzhou Public Security Bureau, Suzhou 215131, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2020-08-24 Online:2021-10-25 Published:2021-10-28
  • Contact: Tao WANG,Lu-yang TAO

Abstract:

In forensic traumatic pathology practice, immunohistochemistry and special staining technique play an important role in wound age estimation and complications of traumatic complication identification. They even play an important role in the identification of special cases, such as snakebites and insulin killings. This article reviews the application and value of immunohistochemistry and special staining techniques in forensic traumatic pathology based on the cases of forensic practice reported in literature.

Key words: forensic pathology, wounds and injuries, immunohistochemistry, special stain, wound age estimation, complication, review

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