Brown colour of contusion is due to:: (A) Biliverdin, (B) Reduced hemoglobin, (C) Haemosiderin, (D) Bilirubin
Answer is C. Ans. (C). Haemosiderin(Ref: Review of Forensic Medicine & toxicology; Gautum Biswas; 2nd edition; Pg- 193)ColourPigmentTime DurationRedOxy haemoglobinFreshBlueQDeoxyhaemoglobinQFew hours - 3 daysBrownQHemosiderinQ4 -5 daysGreenBiliverdin/ hematoidin6 -7 daysYellowBilirubin7-14 days