Adipocere

Adipocere is an unusual product of fatty tissue decomposition that may occasionally be found in bodies. Two cases of diving… (More)

A car containing a male corpse with complete adipocere formation was found at the bottom of a lake. The deceased had presumably… (More)

Abstract—In this study, we have collected cases with adipocere formation, which were from the South Delhi region (average room… (More)

The formation of adipocere slows further decomposition and preserves corpses for decades or even centuries. This resistance to… (More)

This paper reviews over two centuries of research focusing on various issues relating to adipocere. Adipocere is a crumbly, soap… (More)

Adipocere is a decomposition product comprising predominantly of saturated fatty acids which results from the hydrolysis and… (More)

A body was found in a local river almost completely converted into adipocere. The corpse was identified as a 78-year-old male who… (More)

Adipocere is a soft white substance formed postmortem from fatty tissue in a decomposing body. In this preliminary study the… (More)

The unrestrained decomposition of a corpse involves the consecutive processes of autolysis, putrefaction and decay. Ideally… (More)

Establishing the length of time since death is particularly difficult in corpses showing advanced autolysis. One sign of advanced… (More)