Abstract
We present the case of a 54 years old man who was found in a state of confusion and a forehead wound. Transported to the closest E.R., a brain CT scan showed massive subarachnoid hemorrhage and an angiographic exam showed a ruptured aneurysm of the cavernous siphon. Death occurred 4 days after admission. The autopsy showed the presence of a linear wound on the forehead which was considered a sharp force injury. The aneurysm rupture was therefore considered as a consequence of the head trauma associated to the frontal wound. In the medico-legal analysis of the case primary importance was given to the distinction between potential homicide, suicide or accident. In the end, based on the morphological features of the forehead wound, this case was defined as of potentially homicidal nature, so that the responsible of stab wound should be considered accountable for the man’s death.
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