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Postmortem venous marbling refers to the appearance of a marbled pattern on the skin caused by pooling of blood in veins after death. It is a characteristic feature of decomposition and can be used to estimate the time since death in forensic investigations. The pattern of venous marbling can change as decomposition progresses and is influenced by various factors such as the position of the body, environmental conditions, and the cause of death. The presence and progression of postmortem venous marbling can provide important clues for forensic investigations.

Fig.1 Postmortem venous marbling.

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