This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hanging and strangulation, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Masque Ecchymotique is seen in:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Ligature strangulation, B. Manual strangulation, C. Traumatic asphyxia, D. Burking
C: Traumatic asphyxia
Answer: C: Traumatic asphyxia 
Explanation: Traumatic asphyxia :Characteristic features seen are: Masque ecchymotique refers to the classical appearance of: Florid red or blue congestion of face and neck with variable involvement of the upper thorax, back and arms. Deep cyanosis of face. Numerous petechial hemorrhages or ecchymoses. Demarcation line: Level of compression is indicated by a well-defined demarcating line between the discolored upper poion of body and the lower normal pa.