Burns which usually appears like the branches of a tree or fronds of a fern called: (A) Joule burn, (B) Linear burn, (C) Filigree burn, (D) Crocodile burn
Answer is C. Arborescent or filigree burns or feathering usually appears like the branches of a tree or the fronds of a fern is due to rupture of small blood vessels at several places giving rise to ecchymoses with arborescent pattern. Ref: TEXTBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY KRISHNAN VIJ FIFTH EDITION PAGE 181