Which among the following is the earliest putrefaction change?
Question and options
Which among the following is the earliest putrefaction change?
- Marbling
- Rigor mortis
- Greenish discoloration of right iliac fossa
- Blister formation
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Greenish discoloration of right iliac fossa
The earliest external sign of putrefaction is greenish discoloration over the right iliac fossa (caecum), at about 12-18 h; marbling comes later; rigor mortis is not putrefaction.
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