Distant range stellate entrance wound on the lip. Distant gunshot wounds of the head may have a stellate or irregular appearance simulating a contact wound. This phenomenon is seen with both handgun and rifle bullets. It is most common over bony prominence such as the orbital ridges. This phenomenon can be seen in other areas of the head as well, e.g., at the hairline, between the eyebrows, over the cheekbone, along the edge of the mandible, and on the top and on the back of the head. These wounds may be incorrectly interpreted as contact wounds or exits.
Fig.1 Stellate entrance wound on the lip.
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