Forensic medicine – MCQ 43 – Colour of post mortem lividity (hypostasis)

Deep blue colour of hypostasis is seen in death due to poisoning by
A. Potassium cyanide
B. Phosphorus
C. Aniline dyes
D. Carbon monoxide

Correct answer : C. Aniline dyes

Colour of post mortem lividity (hypostasis)

Normal – Bluish pink which later turns into bluish purple
Carbon monoxide – Bright cherry red
Cyanide – Pink
Phosphorous – Dark brown
Nitrates – Reddish brown
Chlorates – Chocolate brown
Hydrogen sulphide – Bluish Green
Aniline – Deep blue
Opiates – Black