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Abstract
Dermatoglyphics, the scientific study of epidermal ridge patterns on the fingers, palms, and soles, has emerged as a valuable tool in medical genetics and forensic diagnostics. In recent decades, researchers have demonstrated significant correlations between specific dermatoglyphic traits and various systemic and genetic disorders, including Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). This study aims to investigate the forensic diagnostic potential of dermatoglyphic markers in children diagnosed with T1DM. The research is based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of dermatoglyphic patterns, ridge counts, and pattern asymmetry. The results reveal characteristic dermatoglyphic features in T1DM patients, supporting their utility as non-invasive, cost-effective diagnostic indicators in forensic medical practice.
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