Mole according to Narayan reddy
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A mole (naevus) is a benign proliferation of melanocytes. In forensic medicine and clinical practice, Narayan Reddy's textbook covers moles primarily in the context of identification marks and skin lesions.
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Found it - the main section on Moles (intradermal naevus) is under "FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION METHODS". Let me read that section.
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Mole - According to Narayan Reddy (Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 36th Edition)
Definition / Description
Moles (intradermal naevus) are usually:
- Round in shape
- Brown or black in color
- Raised or flat
- With or without hair
The size and exact anatomical position must also be noted.
- The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 36th edition (Narayan Reddy), Forensic Identification Methods
Forensic Significance - Mark of Identification
Moles are discussed in Narayan Reddy under the chapter on Forensic Identification Methods, specifically as a personal identification mark.
When recording a mole in a medicolegal examination, the following features must be documented:
| Feature | Details to Note |
|---|---|
| Color | Brown, black, etc. |
| Size | Measured in cm |
| Shape | Round, oval, irregular |
| Surface | Raised or flat |
| Hair | Hairy or non-hairy |
| Exact anatomical location | Site on the body |
- The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 36th edition, Examination of Medicolegal Cases (Point 6)
Context in Medicolegal Practice
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Personal identification: Narayan Reddy states that a medical officer must note at least two identification marks which are individualistic, preferably on exposed areas of the body. A mole is one such mark.
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Documentation in MLC reports: In all medicolegal case reports and sexual violence examination reports, any scar/mole must be formally recorded under "marks of identification."
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Case example (Bhowal Sanyasi Case, 1921-1946): The textbook cites this famous Indian identity case where a mole on the dorsum of the penis was one of the identifying features used in court - illustrating the medicolegal importance of precisely documenting moles.
Key Point
A mole is classified as an intradermal naevus - a benign melanocytic proliferation. In forensic medicine, it serves as a permanent, individualistic identification mark, making careful documentation of all its features (color, size, shape, surface, hair, exact location) essential in every medicolegal examination.
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