'Nodding face sign' is seen in
Hinge/Transverse fracture: Transverse fracture of the base of the skull occurs on middle that completely splits it into two halves, creating hinge (nodding face sign) .This may result from an impact on either side of head or side to side compression of head as in run over by vehicle. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 165
Fracture of anterior cranial fossa
Fracture of middle cranial fossa
Hinge fracture
Orbital blow out fractures
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